Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers

1940–2025Los Angeles

  • Post-bop
  • jazz-funk
  • acid jazz
  • Soul music

Why it matters

Roy Ayers, born on September 10, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, was an influential vibraphonist, record producer, and composer. He began his musical journey in the post-bop jazz scene and became a key figure in jazz-funk, as well as the acid jazz movement.

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