Roy Ayers' classic "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" is re-released on vinyl

Where Kamala Harris just picked up an original pressing of Roy Ayers' classic "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" in a famous video last year, we can soon buy it for a friendlier price. On June 6, 2025, a beautiful reissue will be released!

In "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" (1976), Roy Ayers seamlessly blends genres to create a timeless sound that continues to influence musicians and DJs worldwide. He makes the vibraphone the central instrument, a jazz-funk approach that defines his unique style.

Over the years, the album has remained an essential reference in Roy Ayers' discography and in the history of black music from the 70s. A summer soul classic!

In 1976, legendary musician and composer Roy Ayers released one of the most iconic albums of his career: "Everybody Loves the Sunshine". This album not only established Ayers as a key figure in the world of jazz-funk, but also marked a milestone in soul music and contemporary jazz. It contains a refined mix of irresistible grooves, smooth melodies and a unique sound that has endured through the years and has become a reference for several generations of musicians and listeners.

By the mid-1970s, Ayers had already established a reputation for himself with his band, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, and his trademark use of the vibraphone. With this album, however, Ayers ventured into a more fluid, accessible sound, partly in response to the rise of disco music and the growing interest in more experimental sounds within the music scene. Across its ten tracks, Ayers created a sonic atmosphere that evoked both the warmth of summer and the sophistication of jazz of the time, set against a backdrop of modern soul.

The production was handled by Ayers himself, together with his producer and friend David R. Williams, and is characterized by the beautiful sound of Phillip Woo's Fender Rhodes and the powerful energy of the rest of the band, resulting in an undeniable authenticity and freshness. Some of the best-known songs are the title track 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', 'The Golden Rod' and 'The Third Eye', which quickly became classics in jazz funk and soul.