Roy Ayers, a vibraphonist who in the 1970s helped pioneer a new, funkier strain of jazz, becoming a touchstone for many artists who followed and one of the most sampled musicians by hip-hop artists, died on Tuesday. He was 84. https://nyti.ms/3QRiGSg
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RIP king.
Roy Ayers, a legendary vibraphonist and pioneer of jazz-funk, has passed away at 84. His music bridged jazz, soul, and funk, influencing generations of artists and becoming a cornerstone of hip-hop through countless samples. #RoyAyers #JazzLegend #MusicHistory