Roy Ayers
- When
- Fri Oct 1, 2010
- Where
- Yoshi's San Francisco - Live Music & Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED
- Time
- 8:00pm and 10:00pm
- Cost
- $15 - $25
- Tags
- Music, Jazz
Description
Vibraphonist/vocalist Roy Ayers is among the best-known, most loved and respected jazz/R&B artist on the music-scene today.Now in his fourth decade in the music business, Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-soul, continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers. In the 60’s he was an award-winning jazz vibraphonist, and transformed into a popular R&B band leader in the 70's/80's. Today, the dynamic music man is an iconic figure still in great demand and whose music industry heavyweights, including Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest, Tupac and Ice Cube.
Ayers recently recorded with hip hop artist Talib Kweli (produced by Kanye West) and jazz/R&B singer Wil Downing.
Many of Ayers' songs including: “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”,”Searchin”, Running Away” have been frequently sampled and remixed by DJ’s worldwide.
More Info
- Link
- http://www.yoshis.com
- Call
- 415-655-5600 (Box Office)
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