The Hot Box #138 celebrates the music of another recently departed musician, “Roy Ayres.” Originally known as a jazz vibraphone player, he rapidly expanded his status and became, some would say, one of the major creators of jazz funk.

Track list for The Hot Box  #138 – Roy Ayres

1. Compared to What – Roberta Flack


2. The Ringer – Roy Ayers


3. Searching – Roy Ayers


4. Memphis Underground – Herbie Mann


5. Muscle Shoals Nitty Gritty – Herbie Mann


6. Virgo Vibes – Roy Ayers

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