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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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