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    Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American vibraphonist, record producer and composer. 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. Jul 1, 2020 · Music. L.A. jazz-soul legend Roy Ayers has a new album, and new hope for the future. By Randall Roberts. July 1, 2020 4 AM PT. It’s an opening lyric so universal, tucked in a groove so...

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    Jazz Musician & Live Jazz Shows from New York, New York. As the number one vibraphone player and one of the most sampled artists in history, jazz musician Roy Ayers, Ubiquity performs live jazz shows and concerts throughout New York, New York and nationwide. Proudly Serving US | Canada.

  4. Sep 25, 2023 · Roy Ayers is a hugely influential musical pioneer who changed people’s perceptions of the vibraphone. First commercially produced in 1924, the vibraphone is an electric-powered tuned percussion...

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  5. Mar 8, 2018 · March 1, 2018 | Abby O'Neill -- Roy Ayers arrived at his Tiny Desk performance beaming with positivity. The 77-year-old funk icon and vibraphonist sauntered through the office with a Cheshire...

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  7. Sep 19, 2016 · Roy Ayers. Biography. Digital Archive. Digital Library. Jazz composer and vibraphonist Roy Ayers was born on September 10, 1940 in Los Angeles, California to Ruby Ayers and Roy Ayers, Sr. Ayers’ mother, a schoolteacher and piano instructor, began teaching him music when he was only a toddler.

  8. Nov 20, 2023 · Roy Ayers - vibraphone, composer, bandleader, recording artist. Roy Ayers was during the 1960s one of the most prominent and leading jazz vibraphone players in America. During the 1970s and 80s he came to change his focus and became one of the leading figures in R&B and jazz/funk.

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