{"product_id":"roy-ayers-roy-ayers-delfonic-reworked-1-12","title":"Roy Ayers 'Delfonic Reworked #1' 12\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA soulful rework story – from an edit to an official release.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerlin’s own Delfonic kicks off a very special series of Roy Ayers reworks with this four-track EP on BBE Music. Originally sparked by a spontaneous edit of “What’s the T?”, which Delfonic shared with BBE’s Pete Adarkwah, the project quickly gained momentum. With listeners asking for a vinyl version, this initial idea soon grew into an official release – and the beginning of a larger tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from BBE’s 2004 compilation Virgin Ubiquity—a treasure trove of previously unreleased Roy Ayers recordings from 1976 to 1981—Roy Ayers – Delfonic Reworked #1 offers a fresh take on the legendary vibraphonist’s sound, rooted in soul, jazz and groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EP opens with Green and Gold, followed by the original spark What’s the T? featuring the incredible Merry Clayton. Also featured are Sugar with Carla Vaughan and Oh What a Lonely Feeling, again showcasing Clayton’s emotive vocals—all reimagined with Delfonic’s signature flair for rhythmic depth and dancefloor flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his extensive output of remixes and EPs on respected disco and edit labels, Delfonic brings a deep understanding of groove and arrangement to these respectful yet forward-thinking versions. His connection to Roy Ayers’ musical universe is evident in every bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered by Shawn Joseph at the Grammy-awarded Optimum, Bristol, Roy Ayers – Delfonic Reworked #1 is available on vinyl and digital download—a must for fans, collectors and groove connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cat_number\" id=\"variant_232838\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                                                     \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: BBE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Essential","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56821134983555,"sku":null,"price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6872\/files\/ScreenShot2025-11-10at14.13.18.png?v=1762784018","url":"https:\/\/beartreerecords.com\/products\/roy-ayers-roy-ayers-delfonic-reworked-1-12","provider":"Bear Tree Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}