Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk. He is a key figure in the acid jazz movement, which is a mixture of jazz into hip-hop and funk, and has been dubbed by many as "The Godfather of Neo Soul". He is most well known for his signature compositions "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" and "Searchin". and is also famous for having more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist.
writer: "The End of Sugarman" from the film "Coffy"
Jackie Brown
1997
performer: "Exotic Dance" 1973, "Aragon" 1973, "Vittrone's Theme - King Is Dead" 1973, "Escape" 1973 / writer: "Exotic Dance" 1973, "Aragon" 1973, "Vittrone's Theme - King Is Dead" 1973, "Escape" 1973
Shooting Stars
1997
"He's a superstar"
Kids
1995
writer: "Listen Up"
Deep Cover
1992
as R. Ayres, "Nickel Slick Nigga"
Young Soul Rebels
1991
performer: "Running Away"
Soul Train
1980
TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
Heavy Equipment
1977
"Exotic Dance", uncredited
Coffy
1973
arranger: "Coffy Is The Color Main Title" / music: "Coffy Baby", "King George", "Shining Symbol", "Coffy Is The Color Main Title" / performer: "Coffy Is The Color Main Title" / producer: "Coffy Is The Color Main Title"
$1.1 Million
