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

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

The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.

The recordings of vibraphonist Roy Ayers are part of the foundation of contemporary R&B and hip-hop; Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and ...

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

Musicians have been paying tribute to the "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" icon, whose influence has shaped R&B, hip-hop and ...

Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk vibraphonist known for Everybody Loves The Sunshine and sampled 'round the music world, has died. He ...

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

Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk pioneer behind songs like 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine', has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a feel-good musical legacy.

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