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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