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Roy Ayers | |
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 Ayers performing at Glastonbury Festival in 2019 | |
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| Born | September 10, 1940 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1962–present |
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| Website | Official website |
Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American vibraphonist, record producer and composer.[1] Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk.[2] He is a key figure in the acid jazz movement,[3] and has been described as "The Godfather of Neo Soul".[4] He is best known for his compositions "Everybody Loves the Sunshine", "Lifeline", and "No Stranger To Love" and other that charted in the 1970s.[5] At one time, he was said to have more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist.[6]
- ^ Cook, Richard (2005). Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia. London: Penguin Books. p. 25. ISBN 0-141-00646-3.
- ^ Parker, Chris (2000). "Roy Ayers". Jazz: the Rough Guide (2nd ed.). London: Rough Guides. p. 27. ISBN 9781858285283.
- ^ Reynolds, J.R. (February 4, 1995). "Polydor Give Chronicles Treatment To JB's, Ayers". Billboard Magazine. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 12.
- ^ Fordham, John (August 11, 2012). "Roy Ayers, Brecon & London in this week's new live music". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Roy Ayers Billboard Chart Listing". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Mitter, Siddhartha (July 29, 2005). "Still ubiquitous". Retrieved June 11, 2024.