Ayers performing in (2011) Background information Birth name Roy Ayers Born ( 1940-09-10) September 10, 1940 (age 77), United States Genres,,,,,,,, Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, Instruments Vocals,, keyboards Years active 1962–present Labels,,, Golden Mink,, Associated acts, Roy Ayers Ubiquity,, Website Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American, soul, and composer and player. Ayers began his career as a jazz artist, releasing several albums with, before his tenure at beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer. He is a key figure in the acid jazz movement, which is a mixture of jazz into hip-hop and funk, and has been dubbed by many as 'The Godfather of Neo Soul'. He is most well known for his signature compositions 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' and 'Searchin', and is also famous for having more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist. Ambe Codec Software Installation. • Cook, Richard (2005). Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia. London: Penguin Books.

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September 10, 1940. Retrieved 2012-09-25. • Miller, Mark. 'Jazz Review Roy Ayers: Jazz with a Soul Vibe.'

The Globe and Mail January 1, 1997: C.3. • Fordham, John. 'The Guide: Music: Roy Ayers Brecon, London.' The Guardian January 1, 2012: 27.

• Muhammad, Larry. 'Roy Ayers Still Has Right Vibes.' Courier January 1, 2008: W.11. • Mitter, Siddartha. 'STILL UBIQUITOUS; WITH HIS JAZZY SOUL AND WONDERFUL VIBES, '70S STAR ROY AYERS IS MUCH IN DEMAND.'

BOSTON GLOBE January 1, 2005: D.14. • ^ Ginell, Richard S. (September 10, 1940).. Retrieved 2012-09-25.

• Ratner, Jonathan. 'To Put on Ayers Is Still Divine: Pioneering Vibe-ist on Tour with His Funky All-stars.' National Post January 1, 2006: AL4.

• Maxwell, Michele. 'Roy Ayers: A Musical Perfectionist.' Hyde Park Citizen Jan. • Nichol, Alan. 'Ayers Rocks.'

Evening Chronicle January 1, 2005, 01B ed.: 2. • Shuler, Deardra. 'Roy Ayers Sampled by Major Hip Hop Artists.' New York Beacon January 1, 2006: 28. • Massimo, Rick. 'The Sound of Music – Roy Ayers Has That Jazz Vibe Going.'

The Providence Journal January 1, 2005: F.23. • Shuler, Deardra.

'Roy Ayers: Everybody Loves His 'Sunshine' New York Amsterdam News1 Jan. 'An Open Letter from Roy Ayers.' The Indianapolis Recorder January 1, 1980: 10. Retrieved 2016-02-16. • Williams, Damon. 'Father of Fusion Roy Ayers Connects with the Stars on Latest Album.'

Knight Ridder Tribune News Service January 1, 2004: 1. • Thomas, Don. 'Roy Ayers Is Definitely Lyrically Correct With 'Spoken Word' New York Beacon January 1, 1998: 26.

• White, Tony. 'Warm Vibes Flow in the Sunshine of Roy Ayers.' American Red Star January 1, 1998: B.9. • Thomas, Don. 'Vibist Roy Ayers: As Jazzy As Ever.' New York Beacon Jan.

• Siobhan, Kane. 'No Wonder Everyone Wants to Sample the Great Vibes of Roy Ayers: Ayers Is Pivotal in Funk and Jazz, and Has Stories of Working with Fela Kuti and Rick James.' Irish Times January 1, 2014: 13. • Richens, Mark. 'COLLECTION OF UNRELEASED RECORDINGS FROM AYERS PROVES HIS VIBE MASTERY.'

The Commercial Appeal Jan. 1, 2004: G30. Retrieved 2016-07-28. • Jackson, Nate. 'Roy Ayers: Man of the Mallet and the Moment.' Los Angeles Times January 1, 2011: D.10.

• Butler, Kate. 'Roy Ayers: [Final 5 Edition].' Sunday Times January 1, 2004: 39.

'Jazz Great Roy Ayers to Perform at PJC.' Pensacola News Journal January 1, 2006: B.1.

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