American funk, soul and jazz vibraphone player, composer and producer, born on 10 September 1940 in Los Angeles. California.
Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk.
Among his hits are Everybody Loves The Sunshine, Searching and Running Away, as well as collaborations with Fela Kuti.
Founded his own label Uno Melodic Records in 1980.
Father of Roy Ayers III and Nabil Ayers.