Now in the twilight of his career, Ayers, 79, has just released a soul-funk album, "Roy Ayers JID002," drawing on ideas from his prime “… Sunshine” era. His work in the 1970s leading six-piece band Roy Ayers Ubiquity helped spawn the subgenre called acid jazz. Hundreds of other artists including Tyler, the Creator, Jill Scott and Madlib have sampled Ayers, earning him a vaunted place among music producers and DJs. Snippets of the song have been sampled by Dr. Its longevity is due in large part to its use in hip-hop and soul tracks. A minor hit when first issued, the jazz-driven soul song peaked at No.
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