It's called Beats & Brass and is described as a one-of-a-kind benefit concert experience. It will feature music from a ...

Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist and composer known for his groundbreaking work in jazz-funk, has passed away at the age ...

After a six-month wait, the Smooth Jazz Festival is ready for a spring show at Riverwalk Amphitheater this weekend.

A Grammy-nominated New Orleans funk band combining traditional Mardi Gras Indian music with modern funk and second-line ...

The composer was known for his often-sampled 1976 album "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and a career that spanned six decades.

“It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composer and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing ...

Legendary jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers dies at 84, leaving a lasting impact on music with his groundbreaking fusion of jazz, ...

“Roy’s music is something you can jam to and have ... swiftly forming a group named after the album. His burgeoning jazz-funk had a cinematic flair that flowered on his soundtrack for the ...

Make It Funky!, directed by Michael Murphy, is a vibrant celebration of New Orleans music, showcasing the city’s profound influence on jazz, funk, R&B, and beyond. Featuring legendary artists such as ...

Roy Ayers, whose hypnotic vibraphone playing and genre-blending compositions transformed jazz and influenced generations of ...