Roy Ayers

Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist

1940 –

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Who is Roy Ayers?

Roy Ayers is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. 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.

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Born
Sep 10, 1940
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • Roy Ayres
  • Ayers, Roy
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Jefferson High School

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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