Roy Ayers
Composer

Roy Ayers Net Worth

Roy Ayers is a renowned jazz composer and artist born in Los Angeles, CA on September 10, 1940. He is a pioneer of jazz-funk and a highly respected post-bop jazz recording artist, having released albums for Atlantic Records and Polydor Records. His music has been sampled by many hip-hop and R&B artists, making him a major influence in the music industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 10, 1940
Birth Place Los Angeles, CA
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $30 Million (2024)

About

Jazz Composer and Artist who was a pioneer of jazz-funk and a highly regarded post-bop jazz recording Artist. He released albums for Atlantic Records and Polydor Records.

Before Fame

He provided the Soundtrack for the 1973 blaxploitation film 'Coffy,' starring Pam Grier and directed by Jack Hill.

Trivia

He was part of 1994's "Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool," which was declared "Album of the Year" by Time magazine.

Family Life

His family was musical and lived in South Central Los Angeles, where the Southern California Black music scene was centered.

Associated With

His first pair of vibraphone mallets was given to him when he was five by Lionel Hampton.

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