Happy 81st to #RoyAyers who helped pioneer jazz-funk. He is a key figure in the acid jazz movement, and has been dubbed "The Godfather of Neo Soul." At one time, he was said to have more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist. Did you know "Everybody Love the Sunshine" is dedicated to Miles Davis! BTW, #ZacharyBreaux (guitarist) died at the age of the 36 in 1997. He was trying to save the life of another swimmer, who was caught by a riptide. He was vacationing in Miami Beach with his fami

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

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