Roy Ayers
American jazz-fusion vibraphonist
Born
September 10th, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in jazz and R&B, achieved recognition for blending jazz with funk and soul. Played a significant role in the development of acid jazz. Released influential albums such as 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' and 'Mystic Voyage'. Collaborated with various artists and contributed to numerous soundtracks, further enhancing the genre's reach. Actively performed since the 1960s and became a respected name within the jazz community.
Released 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine'
Contributed to the acid jazz movement
Collaborated with artists such as Erykah Badu and Fela Kuti
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