Two classic Japanese albums by Hubert Eaves and Roy Ayers are being reissued!

Two classic Japanese albums by Hubert Eaves and Roy Ayers are being reissued!

It would be far too simplistic to lump this music under the single label of “crossover” — it is simply too distinctive and electrifying. Bathe in a vividly colored groove, driven by razor‑sharp funkiness and dripping with mellowness.

Keyboardist Hubert Eaves III built his reputation in the 1970s through performances alongside Gary Bartz, Norman Connors, and Carlos Garnett. From the 1980s onward, he expanded his reach even further, playing a key role as a producer behind major hits such as those by D‑Train. This album, recorded in 1976, is his debut. The music born from its sharp Black sensibility and impeccable sense of its time defies any easy categorization as “crossover,” standing out instead as something boldly individual and exhilarating. Highlights include the tight, groove‑led “Call To Awareness,” the stormy and hypnotic “Slow Down,” the genre‑defying “Flead Dancing,” and the richly mellow “Song For Marlene.” It is astonishing that this “new music” of 1976 still retains its intensity and continues to sound truly new today. Attention should also be paid to the participation of outstanding, forward‑thinking musicians such as Rene McLean, Reggie Lucas, and Mtume.text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)

Release Date：2026.4.22(wed)
Catalogue Number：PROZ-7921
Format：LP

Tracklist

Side A
1. Call To Awareness
2. Painfull Pleasure
3. Slow Down

Side B
1. Flead Dancing
2. Song For Marlene
3. Under Standing





A legendary live album originally released only in Japan in 1972. No holding back, no calculated moves — a stripped‑down Roy Ayers dives straight into the very essence of groove.

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers has captivated audiences worldwide, and while his catalog is filled with indisputable classics, Live At The Montreux Jazz Festival stands apart for both its musical substance and its rarity. This album has long been revered for several reasons: it is one of the earliest releases under the Ubiquity name, one of Ayers’ few documented live recordings, and a title that was pressed exclusively for the Japanese market. These elements combined have elevated the album to truly legendary status.
The fever‑charged “Daddy Bug,” the cool, psychedelic take on “In A Silent Way,” the fiercely grooving “Move To Groove” featuring vocals by Harry Whitaker, and the dynamically shifting “A Cup Of Tea” all showcase the band at peak intensity. The sharp‑edged performances capture Roy Ayers at a moment of creative ascent, foreshadowing the golden era of Roy Ayers Ubiquity that was soon to follow.
This is, without question, a live recording fueled by pure exhilaration.
text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)

Release Date：2026.4.22(wed)
Catalogue Number：PROZ-7922
Format：LP

Tracklist

Side A
1. Daddy Bug
2. In A Silent Way

Side B
3. Move To Groove
4. Your Cup Of Tea