{"product_id":"199957337441","title":"AYERS,ROY UBIQUITY – HE'S COMING (VERVE VAULT SERIES) - LP •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 199957337441 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: VERVE \u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: July 10, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerve Vault Series!\u003cbr\u003eMastered from Analog Tapes!\u003cbr\u003ePressed on 180g Vinyl LP at Optimal!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on Polydor in 1972,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe's Coming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptures vibraphonist Roy Ayers at a creative apex, as Ubiquity's sound settled into the blend of jazz improvisation, funk rhythm, soul harmony, and spiritual import that would define his work throughout the decade. Emerging at the start of the 1970s, the album reflects Ayers's deepening move toward a groove-centered musical language rooted in soul-jazz and early jazz-funk. The vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer, and bandleader is supported by a core ensemble that includes Harry Whitaker on electric piano, organ, and vocals; John Williams on bass, with Ron Carter featured on \"We Live in Brooklyn, Baby\"; David Lee Jr. and Billy Cobham on drums and percussion; guitarists Sam Brown and Bob Fusco; saxophonist Sonny Fortune; and percussionist Juma Santos. Tracks like \"He's a Superstar,\" \"Sweet Butterfly of Love,\" and \"Fire Weaver\" embody the record's mix of urban narrative, spiritual reflection, and deep rhythmic momentum—qualities that would later make Ayers's catalog a source of inspiration for soul, funk, hip-hop, and neo-soul artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe's a Superstar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe Ain't Heavy He's My Brother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAin't Got Tim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Don't Know How to Love Him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe's Coming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Live in Brooklyn Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Butterfly of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire Weaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"VERVE","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":44330466017379,"sku":"199957337441","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/Image_5460aea1-3791-4206-8525-b10d66db3d22.jpg?v=1783662639","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/199957337441","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}