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Change Up the Groove

Roy Ayers · 1974

35 min · 8 tracks · soul · post-bop · jazz-funk

A vibrant blend of jazz-funk grooves infused with soulful melodies and infectious rhythms that invite movement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious rhythms for dancing
  • steady grooves for socializing
  • vibrant melodies to uplift mood
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek long, narrative albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1974, Roy Ayers was already a prominent figure in the jazz scene, having released several albums since his debut in the 1960s. 'Change Up the Groove' followed his successful album 'Ubiquity' and showcased his ability to merge jazz with emerging funk trends, solidifying his role as an innovator in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· George Benson· Donald Byrd

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Change Up the Groove 4:37
  • 2 Sensitize 5:02
  • 3 Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing 4:15
  • 4 Mash Theme 5:02
  • 5 Fikisha (To Help Someone Arrive) 2:49
  • 6 Feel Like Makin’ Love 5:20
  • 7 When Is Real, Real? 3:43
  • 8 The Boogie Back 4:40

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