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Stoned Soul Picnic

Roy Ayers · 1968

38 min · 6 tracks · soul · post-bop · jazz-funk

A fusion of soul and jazz that flows effortlessly with vibrant grooves and introspective melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant grooves for afternoon relaxation
  • wave-like pacing invites reflection
  • introspective melodies for deep listening
  • dynamic exploration of soulful themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, quick hits
  • avoid lengthy, meandering tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1968, 'Stoned Soul Picnic' was Roy Ayers' third studio album, following 'Ayers' Rock' from 1967. At this point in his career, Ayers was beginning to carve out a unique niche in the jazz-funk genre, blending traditional jazz elements with contemporary soul influences, which would define much of his later work.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· George Benson· Donald Byrd

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Rose for Cindy 9:01
  • 2 Stoned Soul Picnic 2:53
  • 3 Wave 8:02
  • 4 For Once in My Life 3:55
  • 5 Lil's Paradise 6:37
  • 6 What the People Say 8:10

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