Roy Ayers
Real Name:
Roy Edward Ayers, Jr.
Profile:
American funk/soul/jazz composer, vibraphone player, and artist.
Born: 10 September 1940 in Los Angeles. California, USA.
Becoming a prolific recording artist, it's thanks to his trombone playing father and piano teaching mother, he became immersed in music early on.
Among his hits are "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", "Running Away", and collaborations with Fela Kuti, "Africa - Centre Of The World", amongst a massive back catalogue of work.
Father of Roy Ayers III.
Born: 10 September 1940 in Los Angeles. California, USA.
Becoming a prolific recording artist, it's thanks to his trombone playing father and piano teaching mother, he became immersed in music early on.
Among his hits are "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", "Running Away", and collaborations with Fela Kuti, "Africa - Centre Of The World", amongst a massive back catalogue of work.
Father of Roy Ayers III.
Sites:
In Groups:
Gerald Wilson Orchestra,
Roy Ayers Quartet,
Roy Ayers Ubiquity,
Roy-Ayer-Productions,
The Jack Wilson Quartet,
Ubiquity (4)
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UAL 3325 |
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Roy Ayers | West Coast Vibes (Album) | United Artists Records, United Artists Records | UAL 3325 | US | 1963 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AT.1406 |
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The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers | The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers - The Jack Wilson Quartet (Album) | Atlantic, Atlantic | AT.1406 | Canada | 1963 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SAE-L 603 |
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The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers | The Jack Wilson Quartet Featuring Roy Ayers - Ramblin' (Album) | Vault, Vault | SAE-L 603 | UK | 1966 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1488 |
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Roy Ayers | Virgo Vibes (Album) | Atlantic | 1488 | US | 1967 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SD 1514 |
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Roy Ayers | Stoned Soul Picnic (Album) | Atlantic | SD 1514 | US | 1968 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SD 1538 |
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Roy Ayers | Daddy Bug (Album) | Atlantic | SD 1538 | US | 1969 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24-4049, 2425 047 |
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Roy Ayers | Ubiquity (Album) | Polydor | 24-4049, 2425 047 | US | 1970 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PD 5048, PD-5048, PD5048 |
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Roy Ayers | Coffy (Album) | Polydor, Polydor, Polydor | PD 5048, PD-5048, PD5048 | US | 1973 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SD 1692 |
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Roy Ayers | Daddy Bug & Friends (Album) | Atlantic | SD 1692 | US | 1976 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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P-10484E |
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Roy Ayers Presents Ubiquity (4) | Roy Ayers Presents Ubiquity (4) - Starbooty (Album) | Elektra | P-10484E | Japan | 1978 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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POLSC 1004 |
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Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson | Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson - Step In To Our Life (Album) | Polydor, Polydor | POLSC 1004 | UK | 1978 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PD-1-6159 |
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Roy Ayers | You Send Me (Album) | Polydor | PD-1-6159 | US | 1978 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PD-1-6126 |
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Roy Ayers | Let's Do It (Album) | Polydor, Polydor | PD-1-6126 | US | 1978 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PD-1-6246 |
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Roy Ayers | No Stranger To Love (Album) | Polydor | PD-1-6246 | US | 1979 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3177 396, 3177-396 |
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Roy Ayers | Fever (Album) | Polydor | 3177 396, 3177-396 | UK | 1979 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CT-1-6276 |
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Roy Ayers - Wayne Henderson | Roy Ayers - Wayne Henderson - Prime Time (Album) | Polydor | CT-1-6276 | US | 1980 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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JD 160 230 |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti* & Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti* & Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours (Album) | Phonodisk | JD 160 230 | France | 1980 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PD-1-6301 |
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Roy Ayers | Love Fantasy (Album) | Polydor | PD-1-6301 | US | 1980 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8T-1-6327 |
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Roy Ayers | Africa, Center Of The World (Album) | Polydor, Polydor | 8T-1-6327 | US | 1981 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PD-1-6348 |
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Roy Ayers | Feeling Good (Album) | Polydor | PD-1-6348 | US | 1982 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UM-8002 |
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Roy Ayers | Lots Of Love (Album) | Uno Melodic Records | UM-8002 | US | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UMC 1 |
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Roy Ayers | Silver Vibrations (Album) | Uno Melodic Records, Uno Melodic Records | UMC 1 | UK | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UM LP2, UMLP2 |
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Roy Ayers | Drivin' On Up (LP, MiniAlbum) | Uno Melodic Records, Uno Melodic Records | UM LP2, UMLP2 | UK | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Roy Ayers | In The Dark (Album) | Columbia | 39422 | 1984 | Sell This Version | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FCT-40022 |
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Roy Ayers | You Might Be Surprised (Album) | Columbia | FCT-40022 | Canada | 1985 | Sell This Version |
Reviews Show All 12 Reviews

creature130870
December 25, 2017
A dedicated fan of this musical genius, the pioneer of jazz-funk, for more than 30 years! Total respect, hands down Roy is the BEST!

estebanmaga
August 4, 2017
Roy Ayers is one of two of my musical heroes. The other is Vincent Montana Jr. Is it a coincidence that they're both vibraphonists?

Bourbonman
May 11, 2006
edited over 17 years ago
A conceptional artist of the golden times. Roy Ayers has indeed stood the test of time. Evolving within many fields of music, He still keeps an impressive output of music since day one. Highly skilled on the vibes, Roy also has an incredible voice so unique that just has grown better over the years. This man deserves all respect for what he has done. 'Coffey' was outstanding for me. And his collaborations with Masters At Work (Notably 'Sweet Tears') has been memorable moments. But these are just small fragments of excelence done by the man. I still have so much to discover.

Alain_Patrick
March 8, 2006
edited over 17 years ago
Sometime ago I saw a dazzling text about the relation between the man and the art in general, the process of creation, and the true intentions behind the author's minds. It really made me think about the music, life, the human being, everything.
On that subject, it's easy to realize that Roy Ayers has always been serious about his Music. I just would like to give you my deepest congratulations for the extension of his work. The perfect example of his musicians parents are surely one of the causes of his seminal journey.
Roy Ayers’ music survived the test of time, as well as Roy himself, for he kept the original noble spirit as a composer and player. His tunes are shaped by sophistication and elegance, and his Soul-Jazz & afro-beats influences brought to us the timeless "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", "Running Away", and even the more recent "Good Vibrations" (in partnership with Kerri Chandler).
In a society dominated by the production chain system, the Industry culture and the mass media, Roy Ayers is certainly an example to be followed.
On that subject, it's easy to realize that Roy Ayers has always been serious about his Music. I just would like to give you my deepest congratulations for the extension of his work. The perfect example of his musicians parents are surely one of the causes of his seminal journey.
Roy Ayers’ music survived the test of time, as well as Roy himself, for he kept the original noble spirit as a composer and player. His tunes are shaped by sophistication and elegance, and his Soul-Jazz & afro-beats influences brought to us the timeless "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", "Running Away", and even the more recent "Good Vibrations" (in partnership with Kerri Chandler).
In a society dominated by the production chain system, the Industry culture and the mass media, Roy Ayers is certainly an example to be followed.
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December 15, 2020First heard about him when I was getting into Jamiroquai... Jamiroquai’s lead singer JK is a huge fan of Roy Ayers, so I had to check out Roy’s discography... I can see why JK, as well as many hip hop groups/rappers listen or sample him, Roy’s music is so groovy & soulful!!
His music is great, he is a legend!!!