Ohio Players - Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee LP Vinyl Record For Sale

Ohio Players - Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee - Mercury Records SRM-1-3730 - 1978 - Original Release - Columbia Terre Haute Pressing - Gatefold Jacket

Tracks:

Funk-O-Nots
Sleepwalkin'
Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee
Nott Enuff
Time Slips Away/Shoot Yer Shot
Dance (If Ya Wanta)

    Jass‑Ay‑Lay‑Dee came out in 1978 and marked the end of the Ohio Players’ run with Mercury Records, closing out their most successful era with a smoother, more jazz‑leaning vibe than their earlier, harder funk hits. The title itself is a playful phonetic twist on “jazzy lady,” which fits the album’s softer edges and more polished arrangements. You can hear the band experimenting with richer harmonies, longer grooves, and a more relaxed feel. It's almost like they were easing into a new phase, while still holding onto their signature horn‑driven groove. It didn’t produce major chart‑toppers, but it stands as a snapshot of the group stretching creatively and refusing to repeat themselves.

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