Roy Ayers Life is Just a Moment Parts 1 & 2

[@timcox2818]

As a frosh at Slippery Rock University in Pa., I had a chance to witness Roy's band performing this entire album. It was fall 1975 and Roy was HOT; especially with the college crowds throughouut the nation. The late Ricky Lawson was on drums and Byron Miller was on bass. John "Squirrell" Mosely was on the trumpet with the long bell; Squirrel's from Homewood, Pittsburgh. As I recall it was a fabulous show - and this album stands premier even 50 years later. And now I'm 66 - so what was good is still good. Thanks Roy Ayers. You remain one of our all-time great American Master Musicians.

[@Robin-dr2ix]

Life is just a moment

[@theresaford7521]

I heard it in the 70's philadelphia. High school.. my favorite is this side of sunshine

[@MarlonBryant-xh9un]

Yeah wjzz in Detroit, miss that station loved its format

[@sholaebofin6090]

Dj Paul trouble Anderson introduced me to this sublime music at a young age rest in peace king of the London underground scene 🙏

[@debrawilliams7983]

One of my Brother's favorite records. I hope that he is found the Peace in Heaven that he couldn't find here on Earth. RIP. We will meet again. Believe that!

[@skinfanjay]

Salute

[@ayeshajones2198]

Life is truly just a moment tomorrow is not promised. Enjoy your life 💯

[@kerwinhopkins7067]

This is the album that turned me on to Roy Ayers courtesy of WJZZ in Detroit!! This is probably the most underrated album in music history.. Rick Lawson and Byron Miller (drums and bass) killed it on every single track!! This in my humble opinion is Roy’s best album..

[@marquisb2016]

RIP Ricky Lawson

[@eugeneharris9640]

Ppppppppppp

[@myriamgrahambelgrove3324]

To each his own, but WHO would give this thumbs down?

[@christophersharpe216]

A stupid fool

[@randywatson4341]

Love this album Life is just a moment so enjoy it Life will take you out an bring you back in!

[@jumbopaperklips08]

UNITED KINGDOM's own DJ DEZ PARKES guided me in this beautiful direction. He (DJ DEZ) passed away , may in rest peaceful, was an extraordinary admirer if ROY AYERS. From the wearing of the t shirts, to paying homage via interviews and playing his music CONSISTENTLY. I'm grateful that I was able to learn & discover the art, beauty & greatest of both wonders🕊🌺💕

[@Robin-dr2ix]

I feel you 😞

[@pvfmradio5100]

I used to meet dez at a shop called cheap cheap records in Soho London He introduced me to much music

[@TheJohnReidMusic]

Roy has to be one of the greatest jazz r&b fusionists of all time…if not the greatest.

[@oralrobers9727]

RIP to my baby sister introduced me to this song loved it still do

[@groberts3967]

Heard this on a Sunday morning gospel program, I funked my way to the golf course

[@oralrobers9727]

My baby sister introduced me to this album when it came out RIP baby love you always❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheMikeleen]

This still kills it on the dancefloor..it's a force!!

[@kirkdenebeim9919]

Been a fan since college days...and I just turned 64! Absolutely great live.

[@clarencekennedy6208]

Still a great groove! Reality never gets old!!

[@skinfanjay]

Facts

[@williamparker6941]

Man this song and album were very much underrated!!! This song was and still is very funky!!! Roy Ayers was just great at his artform!! In short he is the man! I got a chance in 1978 to see him at Woosley Hall on the Yale University Campus!! What a great show!! He brought it home that night!!!

[@andrearitchie6464]

What a great memory!

[@charlessmith1913]

Ive seen him 3 times and each time they was jamming this song is so funky l start dancing everytime l hear it

[@kelvinsimpson4219]

He was ALL THAT & some 👀👊🏾💪🏽

[@danieldowcoldchillin]

Roy Ayers love 💕 his music still jamming this in 2022 !! 😎

[@debrawilliams7983]

This is the way I feel because life is such a precious gift that most people take for granted.

[@rodneyholmes9332]

@ Debra Williams The most precious gift of all. More than money, more than precious stones, life ( time ) is the one quantity, the only quantity once lost, can never be retrieved. So we mustn't waste a second of it !

[@debrawilliams7983]

Rodney Holmes Exactly

[@skinfanjay]

Truth

[@bsshh]

Roy on top of his game! True funk with a message!!!

[@mrstep2me]

My very favorite track by Roy Ayers! Sing Debbie Sing!

[@MrJuly1990ish]

I'm just now re-discovering some of Roy Ayers stuff. I was just a kid when alot of his music was originally release throughout the 70s, and we jammed hard to alot of funk music at family house parties/cookouts. I would like to know is Debbie (can't find the credits) also singing on Roy Ayers "Don't Stop The Feeling" from 1979 as well? If she did, I mean damn! She gave Chaka Khan a run for the money on that one! Funky as hell, love it!

[@donahue478]

I had this album growing up in Saginaw MI. at age 15. I also had it on 8-track in my 2nd car (age 16) a 1972 candy red\white interior,chrome spokes with 3 '' gangster whitewalls with a white t.v antenna,red leather steering wheel cover,front white license plate with greek letters painted red( I made everything) and I rigged a light under my bumper and turned it on at night. Did I mention jensen speakers. Life is just a moment now I have a big body Black coupe Benz sitting on 22's a maroon 2014 Jaguar xf and a white 2010 Ford F150 sitting on 26'' wheels,custom mesh grill in my drive way.I worked hard and I'm going to enjoy the fruits of my labor"LIFE IS JUST A MOMENT" you better enjoy it!

[@warrendavis2632]

came off one of my favorite jazz albums of all times

[@barbaraholman5355]

My jam. This album was prolific. A year before "everyone Loves The Sunshine". Been sampled six ways from Sunday, but we were there when it hit and we ate this up.

[@danacurry8742]

Byron miller's bass is ass kick'n 🎶💯

[@warrenbfeagins]

This used to be my shit back in the day as a kid in the 70's!!!!!! Had a nice revisit years later @ the Sinnabar in Chicago in the early 2000's. :-)

[@debrawilliams7983]

Yeah Yeah!!!

[@warrenbfeagins]

Right??

[@jmcbeady8210]

Great blend of parts 1 and 2.

[@isaaccarter8227]

Brings back good memories ❤

[@shells2256]

OMG MY WHOLE CHILDHOOD!! 💃🏾💃🏾❤️❤️

[@debrawilliams7983]

Groove music at its best!!!

[@classicgrooves]

Roy is the man 😎

[@joylannetter2451]

Forever 🔥💃🔥

[@butchhardin2903]

Good music never get old it just gets better like grandma's cornbread !!!

[@yvonneupshur1439]

Dang....this takes me back to a simple fun time in my life! Love the smooth groove!

[@solomonfrazier2970]

I believe my boy and hometown friend Will by Fletcher is on this Album. RIP BRO YOU WAS ONE OF THE GREATS.

[@leroygrayjr.2957]

Yeah, Yeah , Yeah !! In the Zone... 2023

[@angelatravis3999]

whew this is still my jam!! siu ballroom b que steppin !!

[@adrianjohnson4151]

Jungle Brothers used this sample at 3:46 for "Sunshine" on Done by The Forces of Nature.

[@thomasbrown7328]

Man, that beat change at 2:30 is so great. Love the bassist in this song- they just let him/her do their thing. Anybody out there know a similar style bass playing track?

[@barbaraholman5355]

Dexter Wansel, perhaps?

[@thomasbrown7328]

@@barbaraholman5355 Dude thanks so much I’d never heard of Dexter- just checked him out and that track Life on Mars is such an intense groove!!!!! Please who else grooves that hard? I love these forgotten jems. Headhunters of course- check out their live album Flood if you never have- that live track Hang up your hang ups is just too good.

[@twiyagraham5174]

Old school,pay attention youngins ⚡️

[@planeterreur]

GREAT !

[@andreacooks59]

I cook happy to this jam :-p

[@eddiebills6569]

vibes; jazz GIANT.

[@RJPaul-px6vt]

Put that bass through the phaser baby!

[@alfredoreliford3329]

That would work! ⚔️🙏🏽⚔️

[@PaulECooper10]

Introduced to me at 16 and still groovy at 55

[@willpowell355]

Life is just a moment so enjoy it

[@lauraflemons7755]

Hey Now!!!

[@willpowell355]

I herd Ayers other two songs but i never herd this song this shit is funky

[@lindarhone2736]

Move on move on move on!!!

[@bubz75]

Pass da Hot 🥵 Sauce

[@15twoe]

Sporty thieves

[@SAVEDNotEnslaved]

15twoe Exactly. RIP Marlon Brando.

[@dirttdog1]

Nada!

[@billybestjr660]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@iansimpson1646]

There are at least 26 with no soul!

[@mikefayerweather561]

Yessirrebop!!!!!!as best you.

[@zumbambi4315]

mejor que disfrutes!!!!!!

[@DReFLe]

Sporty Thievz - Cheapskate 3:44

[@shayvaughan9000]

Intro sounds like Stevie wonder superstition the drum pattern!

[@Robin-dr2ix]

I wished more people would understand what they were saying but they are to busy with brain washed edamocation