Roy Ayers

American funk, soul and jazz vibraphone player, composer and producer.

Born September 10, 1940 in Los Angeles, California.

Died March 4, 2025 in New York.

Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with [l681], before his tenure at [l1610] beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk.

Among his hits are Everybody Loves The Sunshine, Searching and Running Away, as well as collaborations with [a=Fela Kuti].

Founded his own label [l12536] in 1980.

Father of [a747956] and [a550856].