1K views · 16 reactions | The legendary Roy Ayers (vibraphone) along with the crazy stylings of Larry Peoples Jr (drums), Jamal Peoples (keys), Donald Nicks (bass) and John Pressley (vocals), brought New York City to Melbourne last night at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club. Larry smoked the gig and was an absolute gentleman, I believe it's safe to say he is now a Red Rock fan too. Mat | Red Rock Drums Australia | Facebook

Roy Ayers, the vibraphone master and neo-soul pioneer, has died at age 84 🙏🏾 #royayers #everybodylovesthesunshine #godfatherofneosoul #TheyKnowInfo | TheyKnowInfo

Happy heavenly birthday to groove architect, Roy Ayers. A trailblazer whose music blurred the boundaries between jazz, soul, and funk. From his early days on the vibraphone to his iconic 1970s group Ubiquity, Ayers redefined what groove-based jazz could be, laying down rhythms that spoke to the dance floor as much as to the concert hall. Nicknamed the “Godfather of Neo-Soul,” his songs—like Everybody Loves the Sunshine and Searchin’—have not only become classics but have also been sampled by cou

Soul jazz legend Roy Ayers returns June 22 at SFJAZZ during this year’s 37th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival.⁣ ⁣⁣ | SFJAZZ

63K views · 3.7K reactions | Remembering Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk legend behind “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” who died at 84. #reels #reels2025 #royayers #jazz #legend #vibraphonist #composer #jazzfunk | Unseen Facts Compilations | Facebook

Roy Ayers, the iconic vibraphonist and jazz-funk pioneer known for “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” passed away at 84 in New York City after a long illness. He made his mark in the ‘70s with his band, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, blending funk, jazz, and soul. His 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” became a timeless classic, sampled over 100 times. Ayers influenced generations, collaborating with artists like Alicia Keys, The Roots, and Erykah Badu, shaping jazz, soul, and hip-hop. Prayers to his wif