Roy Ayers - Virgin Ubiquity II: Unreleased Recordings 1976-1981 (BBE537LP) 3 LP Set

oy Ayers’ Virgin Ubiquity II unearths a treasure trove of unreleased recordings from 1976 to 1981, capturing the legendary vibraphonist at his creative peak. These tracks—left off his classic albums—offer a deep dive into Ayers’ soulful, jazz-funk universe with the same grooves, warmth, and innovation that made him a pioneer of acid jazz and neo-soul.

Released by BBE, this follow-up to the original Virgin Ubiquity collection features 13 previously unheard gems, including “Holiday,” and “Liquid Love.” With contributions from Sylvia Striplin, Edwin Birdsong, and members of Ayers’ touring band, this is a rich, head-nodding listen from start to finish.

1. Holiday
2. Kwajilori
3. I Am Your Mind (Part 2)
4. I Like The Way You Do It To Me
5. Third Time
6. Touch Of Class
7. Release Yourself
8. Come To Me
9. Wide Open
10. Funk In The Hole
11. Liquid Love
12. Tarzan
13. Sunshine (Demo)