Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Running Away / Love Will Bring Us Back Together [South Street Disco]

Two absolute classics from Roy Ayers get the official reissue treatment from South Street Disco. On one side, the incendiary, disco-tinged jazz-funk of “Running Away”; on the other, the silky-grooved, romantic funk bombshell “Love Will Bring Us Back Together”. Hearts melted, minds captivated… is there a better Valentine's gift than two joy-filled gems signed by Roy?

From hip hop to house, “Running Away” has been a cherished sampling treasure since its release in 1977. Co-produced with Edwin Birdsong and William Allen, its joyful vocal harmonies float over infectious basslines, attitude-filled guitar riffs, and Roy's warm, enveloping voice. Topped with his characteristic vibraphone, it’s a direct ticket to happiness, radiating sunbeam smiles.

On the flip side, we find “Love Will Bring Us Back Together,” pure seduction co-produced by Carla Vaughn. It's velvety, elegant, everything you could wish for and more: magic on the clavinet, smooth layers of Rhodes, and burning vocals. Funk in love at its finest.