Is You Send Me a good place to start with Roy Ayers?

Yes, You Send Me is recommended as a starting point for new Roy Ayers listeners. A fusion of silky soul grooves and intricate jazz arrangements, enveloping listeners in a warm, rhythmic embrace. In 1978, Roy Ayers was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the jazz-funk scene following the success of his previous album, 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine'. 'You Send Me' marked a continuation of his exploration into blending jazz with soulful melodies, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the genre during this period.

Who is You Send Me for?

You Send Me works well if you're into groove-filled dance floor vibes, uplifting energy for gatherings and soulful moments of connection.

How many songs are on You Send Me?

You Send Me has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

You Send Me

Roy Ayers · 1978

38 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A fusion of silky soul grooves and intricate jazz arrangements, enveloping listeners in a warm, rhythmic embrace.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You Send Me Start here — This track serves as the album's title song and signature piece, featuring lush instrumentation and heartfelt vocals that exemplify Ayers' mastery of blending jazz with soul.
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I Wanna Touch You Baby — With its infectious groove and romantic lyrics, this track captures the essence of late 70s soul while showcasing Ayers' smooth vocal delivery.
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Get on Up, Get on Down — This energetic track invites listeners to dance, highlighting Ayers' ability to create upbeat rhythms that are both engaging and sophisticated.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends smooth jazz with funk influences, showcasing strong melodies and solid performances.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of smooth, flowing melodies that are layered with rich harmonies throughout its eight tracks.
Several tracks utilize repetitive rhythmic patterns that build gradually, allowing for improvisational solos to emerge organically.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

groove-filled dance floor vibes
uplifting energy for gatherings
soulful moments of connection
playful rhythms for celebration
warmth for afternoon lounging

Maybe skip if you

seekers of immediate gratification
prefer heavy lyrical content

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album established Ayers' reputation in jazz-funk and featured a hit single.
Themes: silky soul grooves· late 70s romance· jazz-funk innovation
Career context: In 1978, Roy Ayers was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the jazz-funk scene following the success of his previous album, 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine'. 'You Send Me' marked a continuation of his exploration into blending jazz with soulful melodies, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the genre during this period.
Stylistic neighbors: Herbie Hancock· George Benson· Donald Byrd