American vibraphonist and vocalist Roy Ayers is among the most respected jazz and R’n’B artists of all time, with a diverse and impressive career that saw him pioneer the acid jazz movement.
Beginning his career in the 1960s as a jazz artist, Ayers quickly asserted himself as an R’n’B band leader in the ‘70s and ‘80s. He’s behind the influential soundtrack for the 1973 Blaxploitation film Coffy, and performed on Whitney Houston’s hit ‘Love Will Save the Day’. In the ‘90s, a new generation discovered his talent with the likes of Dr Dre, Mary J Blige and Basement Jaxx sampling and remixing his work.
This charismatic performer will play at the Basement this April. Due to demand, a second date has been added with both shows selling fast. See Ayers on Tuesday April 11 and Wednesday April 12 in the lead-up to his performance at Byron Bay Bluesfest. Tickets are on sale now.