Roy Ayers, also fondly known as “The Godfather of Neo-Soul” is simply a giant in the jazz world.
Having been instrumental in the inception of both the acid jazz and jazz funk movements, his significance is well known today both in his own compositions (with timeless hits including 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' and 'Searchin') and in hip-hop, having been sampled more than any other artist ever.
It is always an honour to welcome him back to his spiritual home at the Jazz Cafe.
BBE Music has just published the “first ever digital release” for ‘Baby Doll’, by Los Angeles-based funk-jazz institution Roy Ayers. Featuring Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdy on drums, William Allen on bass and Chano O’Ferral on congas, the tune was originally written in the 70s, but issued as single only…
Artists: Roy Ayers
Out Of Africa – DJ Jota P accompanies us on an in-depth trip through world music and global beats from an African perspective!! This show kicks off with the beautiful voice of Sade Adu, we then go to Zap Mama and King Britt. We travel to Brazil with Jorge Ben…
Artists: Afrika Baambata , Barradas , DJ Jota P , Ed Motta , Herbie Hancock , Jorge Ben Jor , King Britt , Miles Davis , Roy Ayers , Sade Adu , Secret Night Gang , Solsonics , The Boris Gardner Happening , The Pace Setters , Tobe Nwigwe , Us3 , Yesterda's New Quintet , Zap Mama
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