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After a concert around '78-'79 Roy Ayers walked into a local house party. He looked at me and said "Hey! you the girl that knew all the words to all my songs. He then sat down with me at the piano and played You Send Me!!! one of the greatest moments of my life!! Surreal!
Sadly the current tour will probably be his last. I saw him a month ago, the backing band killed it but he seemed really tired and exited stage early... Amazing that he kept touring this long though, the man is a legend.
@@Pacome.de.Champignac Roy will at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA for two nights in September 2023. It's being billed as Roy's Farewell Tour. The shows are almost sold out.
Went to him at the Jazz cafe on Tuesday he is looking a bit frail but did his thing sat down and let the band di their thing then up for more singing Awesome at his age
It's not just hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul & acid jazz that needs to pay homage. It's also the house community owes Roy Ayers big time. Giving him his flowers while he is still with us.🌷🌷🌹🌹
My favorite thing about this is hearing how aged and faded his voice sounds but the same passion is still there. True passion never fades. True passion is forever and that goes for anything. Also, I enjoyed seeing the gentleman on the keyboard constantly smile at Mr. Roy.
@r8ersfan no matter the instrument. I, as well as everyone else, got the point and understand. The schools HAVE TAKEN away music here and that's unfortunate. My son is a music teacher. I'm glad I instilled the importance of music and the arts to my children
Paying homage to the man that pioneered this style of music called acid jazz , neo soul , and jazz funk , . Still putting in work as a elder and still sounding smooth , and magnificent , . Stay up my brother we love Shalom .
Roy Ayers, Gil Scott-Heron, Herbie Hancock were phenomenal. I also love that they collaborated and experimented with hip hop sounds when other legends wouldn't... Good people
Played some gil Scott for some brothers in Detroit around 85, they had no clue who he was and why white dudes were enjoying his lyrics. Music was just better in the day.
In college around 1974 Roy Ayers played there at slippery Rock State and I had the honor to have him as a guest at my house! I'm 68 and I can still hear my roommate say toh him:" Roy! You want some more eggs!" Go memories!
23 minutes in he finally warmed up... The band IS great... but this guy is no Erykah Badu.... was he better in his hey day? I may be a tough critic after listening to the West African (102.7 independent canadian) radio hour for a few years.
PLEASE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME VOTERS,VOTE THIS MAN THE ROCK & AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ALREADY BEFORE HE DIES.HE IS AS OF 2-19-2024 83 YEARS OLD AND IS NOT GOING TO LIVE FOREVER.HE IS WORTHY OF THE HALL OF FAME.
Justin Horan III His music seriously resonates across space and time. It’s crazy. I guess it reminds us that all humans are fundamentally connected on certain levels.
The Drummer isn't getting enough love... he really knows how to play it down when he needs to, all while really feeling the music! I appreciate people like him
Saw him live last night in Glasgow scotland. Same rythym section different guy on keys. The drummer was out of this world. He knows exactly exactly exactly what he is doing. They were in fact all excellent. Roy Ayers spent most of his time with his back to the audience digging his band. Top notch music in every way!
Ya i think the place is too small for him to really bang on them and that is kind of a problem because Roy's music is FUNKY af. You can't get funky while keeping taps on volume at the same time.
One of the greatest things about Ayers is his ability to sit back and vibe with the folks playing his music. He knows when to come in and out in the most tasteful way. It’s his music but he knows how to let the people playing with him shine
These young or clueless dudes need to understand that rappers, producers such as Pete Rock and singers such as Mary J Blige sampled this man's music. To see him still performing at this point of his life is God sent. Salute to a legend that is Mr. Roy Ayers.
How often my father and mother slow danced in our living room. They made us feel loved when THEY displayed love towards one another. I pray when I find that right woman, we will slow dance to this song and all of your albums, my big brother Roy Ayers. May you live another 78 years and sing again how you are searching.
Dear Brothas, Iorn prophet… My Lord, my father!! That’s my hunger too. Just my beloved and I, vibin in the pocket… let the food burn, bills wait, people fuss… Us two, barely moving, micro swaying, heartbeats synched, defying basic physics as our two masses occupy the same space. I encourage both you and I. The wait will be worth it. Much Peace Your Sista
I got the pleasure to talk to Mr Allen (Bassist) when Roy and his band came to DC. He’s genuinely the smoothest most laid back brotha I’ve ever met. Left me with some good advice too.
Roy Ayers is my jazz hero, his music has always been the soundtrack of my life from my early teens to me at 56 years old. He is a very nice and kind dude and i had the pleasure of meeting him and hanging with him for a while when he was in town. My profile picture is from that incredible moment in my life with him and i together.
Truth! My father put me up on Roy Ayers when I was very young. I remember car trips to DC from Norfolk, VA with nothing by 'Mystic Voyage' playing the whole way....
I will say he is great! Not saying that either one is better than the other, but please watch Pedrito Martinez' Tiny Desk though- I think you will appreciate it. Happy watching! Edit: Also let's not forget Robert Glasper has a couple Tiny Desks as well and he plays keyboard, but I assume you meant supporting musicians, not the artist themselves...
Although showing his age, he is so fresh so alive and curious. I love the way he is looking and listening his fellow musicians. Music just keeps fresh.
I saw Roy Ayers in concert when I was a kid. I was just discovering myself as a man, just beginning to know what music was going to MEAN to me. It was a big part of me but I had no idea what this music would do to me and how it would mold me and build. Thank God for this post...it brought me to tears. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THIS MUSIC AND THE LEGACY OF THESE GREAT, GREAT MUSICIANS ALIVE. PEACE 🙏🏾✌🏾
Roy is still at school as ever. My Group Phoenix opened for him years ago at Kent State and it was such a pleasure meeting he and his whole aggregation of musicians. While the crowd was less enthusiastic about our performance, they love the fact that we included one of his songs in our set … Searching. I remember him coming to the edge of the stage, along with other members of the group bopping and nodding and giving us good vibes as we nearly destroyed one of more popular tunes.
I don't know why I waited so long to watch this performance by the legendary Roy Ayers and his band but it was worth the wait. Very funky and soulful, but I wouldn't expect anything less from Mr. Ayers. Another superb Tiny Desk episode 💯❤️👍👍🔥🔥
Same here. It came by a couple of time. I know he's quality but for some artist you need the right moment. I hope you enjoyed the performance. 🙋🏾🇳🇱🇸🇷❤️
“One of the few we have left... There will never be another like Mr. Roy Ayers.... Timeless music that is hard to duplicate... Hats off to you Mr. Ayers....”✌🏾🙏🏾
I had the honor of chaperoning Mr Ayers twice. He’s super funny, straight forward, welcoming, and charming. I’ll never forget those moments spent with such a legend🤎
SISTER, THESE YOUNGINS WOULDN'T OVERSTAND COMPLETELY THAT SOUND, BUT WE MUST GIVE IT TO THEM THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE, I'VE DONE MY PART BY SHARING IT WITH MY TWIN GIRLS ( BORN ON VALENTINE'S DAY/ MY SON, AN GRANDKIDS,...MIND YOU MY EX WIFE IS FROM PANAMA YES I TOOK THE MUSIC WITH ME IN THE NORIEGA THING,...ANYWAY SISTER DO YOU PART AN SPREAD THIS LOVE ON WHAT EVER PART OF THE PLANET YOUR ON...RAAHUBAAT YAARSAAR SISTER...
Jazzy Moni. Don't forget Monk Dizzy John Pharoah Miles and on and on oh yes...McCoy Tyner Lonnie Liston Smith Cecil McBee .... we have so much to be grateful for!!!!
Dude on the keys absolutely blew me away...wow!!! Amazing performance from everyone. Roy is the master that brought this amazing group together. Love it💜
Roy Ayers has so many bangers I wasn't sure which sure which ones would make this set, sick selection though (although I still secretly wished he played Liquid Love cos that's my jammm)
You can see how the musicians are smiling. They probably grew up on this man’s music. Huge respect to everything you have done for music Mr. Ayers. And a huge shoutout to NPR for the Tiny Desk series. These are some of my favorite videos on this platform.
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I dig it
Speak on it! ❤🖤💚 💪🏽
Roy Ayers. Is this the same artist who had that great dance record called 'Running away'?"
Extremely unrated, I might add.
After a concert around '78-'79 Roy Ayers walked into a local house party. He looked at me and said "Hey! you the girl that knew all the words to all my songs. He then sat down with me at the piano and played You Send Me!!! one of the greatest moments of my life!! Surreal!
Valerie Chambers great story!!
Wowwww 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Amazing!
Wow. That’s just.... wow.😭🌍🙏🏼
Wow😳
I’m 75. The first time I heard a Roy Ayres album, I was 23 yrs old. I was mesmerized. He’s amazing.
Somebody give the drummer some love. He felt every song in his soul and it came out on his drums
Yessuh and pianist
Roy Ayers??? NPR officially has the best channel on RUclips.
The most factual comment ever
Curtis Wallen I agree, I would like to go but it's located in Washington DC. Hope they come out West to Cali.
Nah fr.
Thanks yes, Roy !
SAY IT!
This man inspired so many sounds...hip hop owes him as well.
Hip-Hop, Acid Jazz, Neo Soul, some House even...
Word
"some" house? "Sweet Tears", "Running Away" and "Don't Stop The Feeling" are part of the foundation of Chicago House.
for reaaal
One of the most sampled.
This man is amazing at 81 years old still doing concerts
Sadly the current tour will probably be his last. I saw him a month ago, the backing band killed it but he seemed really tired and exited stage early... Amazing that he kept touring this long though, the man is a legend.
@@Pacome.de.Champignac Roy will at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA for two nights in September 2023. It's being billed as Roy's Farewell Tour. The shows are almost sold out.
Roy Ayers is a national treasure
Please get Mary j blige!
AMEN
And 9/11 was a national tragedy
DaS718 word!!!
and even an international one :)
Roy...you are 78 and you are still searching! You great man and musician, thanks!
Went to him at the Jazz cafe on Tuesday he is looking a bit frail but did his thing sat down and let the band di their thing then up for more singing Awesome at his age
yes!!!!!
ahhh i love him..what an incredible soul
It's not just hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul & acid jazz that needs to pay homage. It's also the house community owes Roy Ayers big time. Giving him his flowers while he is still with us.🌷🌷🌹🌹
Roy Ayers is a legendary artist. So many other artists owe him big time i agree 100%. He pioneered acid jazz and neo soul. True talent and skill
Right ! All that classic house. They had this jazz sound
True. Came here from listening to Scott Grooves.
DANGEROUS VIBES!!!!
one of the few times I actually believe a comment story!
My favorite thing about this is hearing how aged and faded his voice sounds but the same passion is still there. True passion never fades. True passion is forever and that goes for anything. Also, I enjoyed seeing the gentleman on the keyboard constantly smile at Mr. Roy.
💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️!!!!!!!!! That happens to be my friend, Mark Adams... I love the way he does that as well!! Extreme reverence and protectiveness!!!
Strong legends spirit lives on and its amazing to still have that 👑 tha shines
Exactly, at FIRST, it conjured up an old man, but as I continued to listen, I started grooving like it was 1974 again
They voice is going to fade one day, I totally agree with you.
@@BarbButler absolutely... so organic
Every single musician in this group is extremely talented
There is a level of respect for the music that is refreshing to see today
TRUTH!!!
it's so tight it's insane
You can sit with sir roy if it wasnt.
NOBODY plays a xylophone like ROY period!
OG’s: “Exactly!!”
Youngstas:”Whats an Xylophone?”
And that’s not the youngstas fault!Public schools been took away instruments
It’s a vibraphone but yeah.
I played it just as well as him in kindergarten.
@@ekinataman735 thanks... maybe a marimba would improve this show
@r8ersfan no matter the instrument. I, as well as everyone else, got the point and understand. The schools HAVE TAKEN away music here and that's unfortunate. My son is a music teacher. I'm glad I instilled the importance of music and the arts to my children
Paying homage to the man that pioneered this style of music called acid jazz , neo soul , and jazz funk , . Still putting in work as a elder and still sounding smooth , and magnificent , . Stay up my brother we love Shalom .
Would also add Donald Byrd as well.
Neo Soul was termed from Jay Dilla
Saw him last month. Dude still rips.
Darnell Walker So true! He planted the seed way ahead of times!
amen brother
I wish Gil Scott heron was still alive. Would've loved to see him on here
Absolutely true. Gil was a giant. 50 years from now people will still be digging him.
That would’ve been amazing
K Casey You said a mouthful. I would have loved to see him do his thing here.
I was thinking about him the whole time...
WHEN DID HE PASS? I NEVER HEARD... I LOVE GILL SCOTT HERRON 💞 RIP
Roy Ayers, Gil Scott-Heron, Herbie Hancock were phenomenal. I also love that they collaborated and experimented with hip hop sounds when other legends wouldn't... Good people
Played some gil Scott for some brothers in Detroit around 85, they had no clue who he was and why white dudes were enjoying his lyrics. Music was just better in the day.
Gil's always been one of this old "white" lady's favorites. Saw him live many times; such a blissing
Yes, Gil was a treasure. An American Treasure. Should've received an award at the Kennedy Center for his impact in song for human rights.
Gil Scott-Heron & The Last Poets invented political rap
In college around 1974 Roy Ayers played there at slippery Rock State and I had the honor to have him as a guest at my house! I'm 68 and I can still hear my roommate say toh him:" Roy! You want some more eggs!" Go memories!
He's been playing the vibe longer then you've been alive!!!
totally
@@alberthofmann4242 true! :D
🙇🙏😅😂😇🙇
Mark Adams on keyboards is a MASTER!
And seemingly honored to be there 🙌🏾
increible mk
That early solo was amazing! Supporting sound of course helped.
how he feels the nerve - just wow!
Is He🔥🔥🔥...He Amazed Roy looking @ his expression while he played!!
The thing I love most: the band seems to actually understand how fortunate they are to be backing a legend.
23 minutes in he finally warmed up... The band IS great... but this guy is no Erykah Badu.... was he better in his hey day? I may be a tough critic after listening to the West African (102.7 independent canadian) radio hour for a few years.
@@PHJoy Roy Ayers is much much better than Erykah Badu
@@henryarendtsI love Roy but this is false Erykah catalog is better
PLEASE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME VOTERS,VOTE THIS MAN THE ROCK & AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ALREADY BEFORE HE DIES.HE IS AS OF 2-19-2024 83 YEARS OLD AND IS NOT GOING TO LIVE FOREVER.HE IS WORTHY OF THE HALL OF FAME.
Well said, thank you 🙏 please can you reply with the link how to vote. Kind regards UnclePhill
1000%
I Second
nope. this is NOT rock and we don't need your fame. this is real music for the soul. those folks don't have a soul so they can keep their trash hall.
All they care about is how many records you sell. Roy is way too cool for those suits.
My guy on the keyboard is enjoying life and I can dig it.
Leon I notice that too!!!
Smiling from beginning to the end! Mark Adams is the name.
Yes he is!
Maybe
Hell I would be cheesing and diddy bopping if Roy chose me as his keyboardist for a Tiny Desk gig
Big man on the bass just in his own galaxy, chillin, vibin, thrivin, holding it down for the other nebulas and such
I am a 31 year old man. I cried a little bit when I heard everybody loves the sunshine. I’m super happy and impressed
Justin Horan III His music seriously resonates across space and time. It’s crazy. I guess it reminds us that all humans are fundamentally connected on certain levels.
Just saw him live and so as a 31 year old man, I wept.
You wanna whaa-mburger and some french cries? Hehe 😜
You are in for a treat. Just look for him everywhere
Dude on the keys was killing it. Even Mr. Ayers just sat back and enjoyed him.
Yeah Mr. keys was doin' it dope
ennit much prefered his solos to roys
One of the best grooving sessions ever. Every few months i watch this. Legend Roy Ayers
The Drummer isn't getting enough love... he really knows how to play it down when he needs to, all while really feeling the music! I appreciate people like him
I agree the drummer is handle'n da buisness! 🔊 🙌🎵💕💞
Saw him live last night in Glasgow scotland. Same rythym section different guy on keys. The drummer was out of this world. He knows exactly exactly exactly what he is doing. They were in fact all excellent. Roy Ayers spent most of his time with his back to the audience digging his band. Top notch music in every way!
The rhythm section folks are usually the underrated heroes of bands, I tell ya what
Ya i think the place is too small for him to really bang on them and that is kind of a problem because Roy's music is FUNKY af. You can't get funky while keeping taps on volume at the same time.
yeah, you can tell that he knows how to keep everything in place and at the same time doing it in a subtle and elegant way.
THIS. IS WHAT THE UNIVERSE SOUNDS LIKE WHEN IT WAS BEING CREATED AND ROY REMEMBERS THE NOTES LOVE AND RESPECT MR ROY AYERS IM STILL SEARCHING
This is the exact sound😁 I know it!!!!!! Perfect
That was cool !
Dun kno! Real talk. Another NPR performance to listen to during my 5k run... I'll be flying 🙆
Deep.
One of the greatest things about Ayers is his ability to sit back and vibe with the folks playing his music. He knows when to come in and out in the most tasteful way. It’s his music but he knows how to let the people playing with him shine
❤
Yes 🙌🏾✊🏾👏🏾🎶🧡
the voice might have faded a little, but those hands still have perfect memory and rhythm ! amazing :D
🥂🍾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌞brightened my day, just to see him perform !
The voice, eyes, speed and strength will all fade away, but the soul will live forever. ✌
props to the drummer that guy is a beast.
BAD BAD BAD DUDE.
Ain't He?!?!?!!!?
Hello Tiny Desk, Thank you for Roy Ayers genius and musical gifts and talent. He is phenomenal!!😊❤😊
How did I miss this one for a year and a half? I’ve been listening to Roy Ayers since I was 15. NPR providing a true public service with this one.
And he started off with Searchin 😍💛
Right!!!
blows my mind that he did that shit first!
One of my faves, sampled by Mary J..Blige. ❤❤❤
the fact that he opened up w “Searching” WITH the xylophone?!! MAN!! endless GLATITUDE to the entire Tiny Desk & NPR team for this blessing!
Vibraphone
Gratitude*
It's a MIDI vibraphone i.e. the sounds come from samples triggered by the pads, in any case it's not a xylophone (xylo means wood BTW)
He played the hell out of that xylophone and keyboard!!!! Omg ! I love his stank face. Best episode
Ashley Johnson that is the time only Mark Adams-he was my music professor and mentor
Vibraphone
He's classic old school I grew up on this most glorious music
And good vibrations is that song and runaway love
That’s a vibraphone.
Roy Ayers is one of the most humblest beings I've ever met...met him outside of a club, and we spoke for a bit...
I met him while he was getting a slice of pizza in Central Park.
@@Auntkekebaby Oh wow, for real?
He was kinda rude and mean imo but his music is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
To say that Roy is a master on the xylophone, is an understatement, what a master he is!!
Yes 👏🏾
My brother in Christ that is a vibraphone. Both are keyboard instruments though
Mr. Ayers is a master's Master Teacher, In my humble opinion. That you didn't ask for. Lol
It's hard to tell, I've only heard him play the vibraphone, never a xylophone
These young or clueless dudes need to understand that rappers, producers such as Pete Rock and singers such as Mary J Blige sampled this man's music. To see him still performing at this point of his life is God sent. Salute to a legend that is Mr. Roy Ayers.
AMEN" YESSSSSSS 💯💥
They tarded
4 REAL
can you not just enjoy the music?
Kendrick also sampled his music, and Pharrell named his kid after him
The man the two keyboards is a magician ! Roy Ayers is a legend, a monument !
Elias Mihoub yes!
Roy knows how to pick a BAND, don't he?!?!!
For the guy on the keys to multitask like that he is a genius. His brain works different bravo
whoever came up with npr music thank you
How often my father and mother slow danced in our living room. They made us feel loved when THEY displayed love towards one another.
I pray when I find that right woman, we will slow dance to this song and all of your albums, my big brother Roy Ayers.
May you live another 78 years and sing again how you are searching.
☀️ when the right one comes along , you will know it . 🕊
Dear Brothas,
Iorn prophet…
My Lord, my father!! That’s my hunger too.
Just my beloved and I, vibin in the pocket…
let the food burn, bills wait, people fuss…
Us two, barely moving, micro swaying, heartbeats synched, defying basic physics as our two masses occupy the same space.
I encourage both you and I. The wait will be worth it.
Much Peace
Your Sista
I’m 39 and I’m a Roy Ayers fan, this is one of the greatest Tiny Desk Concerts ever.
Roy's catalogue runs DEEP. One of the most prolific and influential artists of all time.
Yeah ✊🏾🎶🧡
Absolutely!
Yes.. Roy Ayers & Ubiquity back in the 1970's
I swear bass players be the coolest people in the band
I got the pleasure to talk to Mr Allen (Bassist) when Roy and his band came to DC. He’s genuinely the smoothest most laid back brotha I’ve ever met. Left me with some good advice too.
Always 🕶
Always✨✨✨💖
@@tstatontko two persons one thought😂
2nd coolest
Lets appreciate the fact this man is still around and going strong, such a huge inspiration, Roy is THE man!
The level of musicianship here is just outta control!
THIS IS REAL MUSIC. I love that keyboard work the most
Christianpreaching absolutely
Yes this is great but all music is "real music". The question is whether you like it or not
phenomenal vibes but whats amazing me is Roys voice after all these years sounding so good
The 10 people that disliked this awesome performance probably don't love the sunshine. LOL!
Gerar Pope talk that shhhh! So true!
Pray for them. All this loud stuff today get em messed up.
Well said
Haha yea
Gerar Pope Oh I didn't even see those guys
Thank you GURU for introducing me Roy Ayers at Jazzmatazz Vol.1.
R.I.P.
Hugo Claro rip Guru
Baldhead Slick! My favorite Jazzmatazz album, volume 2 at a close second.
Rip GURU
Jazzmatazz and Guru and Heck even Gangstàrr were ahead of their time
Who can forget everybody loves sunshine, running away, searching, etc been listening since no stranger to love😊
Roy Ayers is my jazz hero, his music has always been the soundtrack of my life from my early teens to me at 56 years old. He is a very nice and kind dude and i had the pleasure of meeting him and hanging with him for a while when he was in town. My profile picture is from that incredible moment in my life with him and i together.
WOW!
Your quite a fortunate one I will say 👍🏾😁
I saw him perform in Chicago in 1978. This dude is GOOD!!!
I have loved his music since then. I'm 59.
Soundtrack to growing up. ❤️
I’m 47 and discovered him in my early 20s when I realized who all those rappers were sampling. This man’s music has been the soundtrack of my life.
Legend... I don't need to expand my speech or use more words to manifest how deeply i appreciate his life and legacy...
That´s almost word for word what I was thinking a moment ago, when I began to watch the video!
I hear ya man, there isn't much you can say that he doesn't say himself with the sound
True.
Truth! My father put me up on Roy Ayers when I was very young. I remember car trips to DC from Norfolk, VA with nothing by 'Mystic Voyage' playing the whole way....
He. Came to Dallas and played at club call studio, 67 and tore the roof off that mother Huber 86-87 God bless you Mr Ayers
I remember that. 👍👍
When he started playing that vibraphone solo I couldn't do nothing but keep the stank face on. Jazz Master. I'm Bowing all the way down. YAAASSSSSS
OKAYYYYYY!
The great Roy Ayers my mom use to play his records when I was young when she would clean the house now I do the same in my house of course lol
Kinda amazing how we become our parents. God bless, my brother 🙏🏿
Yes! My mom would entertain friends with Roy playing in the background and incense burning 😍😍😍
That’s lovely. My daughter thinks “Pretty Brown Skin” was made just for her.
I hope I’m this vibrant at 82. Roy Ayers is a treasure. Greatest performance ever. Thanks NPR👍🏿
THE BEST KEYBOARD PLAYER I HAVE SEEN ON THESE SERIES
Titus Bomber , he’s a Very good keyboard player, he’s top draw.Nice feel.
That man is the one and only Mark Adams-he was my music professor and mentor :)
I will say he is great! Not saying that either one is better than the other, but please watch Pedrito Martinez' Tiny Desk though- I think you will appreciate it. Happy watching!
Edit: Also let's not forget Robert Glasper has a couple Tiny Desks as well and he plays keyboard, but I assume you meant supporting musicians, not the artist themselves...
@@jcoburn3590 Robert Glasper!!! That's it!
you've got to be kiddin' :)))
Although showing his age, he is so fresh so alive and curious. I love the way he is looking and listening his fellow musicians. Music just keeps fresh.
I love that he sits back and just grooves with the other band members. He's giving recognition to the younger generation who love him just as much.
I saw Roy Ayers in concert when I was a kid. I was just discovering myself as a man, just beginning to know what music was going to MEAN to me. It was a big part of me but I had no idea what this music would do to me and how it would mold me and build. Thank God for this post...it brought me to tears. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THIS MUSIC AND THE LEGACY OF THESE GREAT, GREAT MUSICIANS ALIVE. PEACE 🙏🏾✌🏾
God bless you 🙏😇
i love that piano dude cuz alwayz smilin lol
he can put it down too
He is aware and greatful of that magical moment with that living Legend!🙏
He's SO fine! Whew!!
Because piano dude knows he’s working with a legend and it still hasn’t gotten old yet. That’s reverence.
@@jepensedoncjesuis4813 exactly. That’s an honor to be working with a living legend.
NPR Music blew my brains out with this one just wowwii! ThankU NPRM 💥💛💥
How does this have thumbs down for a legend to be performing at such a stately age? Who raised you?
george coleman the Concrete Jungle raised them👊
george coleman :raised by Neanderthal wolves 🐺 (yeah I know nothing like that exists) 🤣😂💀🤣😂💀
they were just non raised by anyone
I know!
HATERS!!!😤
You can tell how happy he was to be performing I love it.
One of our greatest musicians, period..
Since there is Roy Ayers, there is more sunshine. The same for NPR. Keep it up
Always on deck-his VIBRATION 🎶🎵🎼🎤🎧🎧👊🏾💙🩵💙🧬🫡🫡
THE "Progenitor" of Acid Jazz.
Doctor Roy Ayers.
one of the best qualities roy ayers has is that he just looks like hes having fun
Roy is still at school as ever. My Group Phoenix opened for him years ago at Kent State and it was such a pleasure meeting he and his whole aggregation of musicians. While the crowd was less enthusiastic about our performance, they love the fact that we included one of his songs in our set … Searching. I remember him coming to the edge of the stage, along with other members of the group bopping and nodding and giving us good vibes as we nearly destroyed one of more popular tunes.
I don't know why I waited so long to watch this performance by the legendary Roy Ayers and his band but it was worth the wait. Very funky and soulful, but I wouldn't expect anything less from Mr. Ayers. Another superb Tiny Desk episode 💯❤️👍👍🔥🔥
Same here. It came by a couple of time. I know he's quality but for some artist you need the right moment. I hope you enjoyed the performance. 🙋🏾🇳🇱🇸🇷❤️
“One of the few we have left... There will never be another like Mr. Roy Ayers.... Timeless music that is hard to duplicate... Hats off to you Mr. Ayers....”✌🏾🙏🏾
I’m 28 and I enjoyed this so much I got a dope mom who played everything in our house so I appreciate this 🖤🙏🏾
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Big big UPS to your mom's
Your mom's a classy woman 👌
I had the honor of chaperoning Mr Ayers twice. He’s super funny, straight forward, welcoming, and charming. I’ll never forget those moments spent with such a legend🤎
2:17 Get it Roy! He still got it! This was a real surprise...made my day.
Someone went digging for gems bringing Mr. Ayers to perform! Thank you💖💖💖💖
I played with Roy at Cambridge when I was 12 in 2017, it was magic...
He, Gil Scott Heron, and Idris Muhammad are the pioneers and godfathers of Neo-Soul & Acid Jazz. I wish Idris and Gil were still here. 💗
SISTER, THESE YOUNGINS WOULDN'T OVERSTAND COMPLETELY THAT SOUND, BUT WE MUST GIVE IT TO THEM THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE, I'VE DONE MY PART BY SHARING IT WITH MY TWIN GIRLS ( BORN ON VALENTINE'S DAY/ MY SON, AN GRANDKIDS,...MIND YOU MY EX WIFE IS FROM PANAMA YES I TOOK THE MUSIC WITH ME IN THE NORIEGA THING,...ANYWAY SISTER DO YOU PART AN SPREAD THIS LOVE ON WHAT EVER PART OF THE PLANET YOUR ON...RAAHUBAAT YAARSAAR SISTER...
Jazzy Moni. Don't forget Monk Dizzy John Pharoah Miles and on and on oh yes...McCoy Tyner Lonnie Liston Smith Cecil McBee .... we have so much to be grateful for!!!!
Jazz Funk we called it in the late 70s...its all good stuff though!
Thank you 💗
And Gil is a major contributor to rap!!!
This performance is terrific. The best way to wake up inna saturday morning. God bless Roy and his fellas. Groove is all around. Music will save us!
This drummer is so commited to keeping it simple.
too beautiful for words, the sacred iconic Ayers we are blessed to still have him
If he has a concert I’m going 😭 I’m 26 and I loveeeee Roy Ayers!!!
God bless Roy ..61 years of listening to his music.i use to dj and this was a beat i would mix and loop over .in 1983
Dude on the keys absolutely blew me away...wow!!! Amazing performance from everyone. Roy is the master that brought this amazing group together. Love it💜
Roy Ayers has so many bangers I wasn't sure which sure which ones would make this set, sick selection though (although I still secretly wished he played Liquid Love cos that's my jammm)
Yea liquid love is one of my favorites, and dc city as well
Liquid love is just too smooth
LIQUIIIIIIIIIIIID LOOOOOOOOOVE!!!!! :D But only with female singer!!!!!
Man he whammed the xylophone just like that at CFG too. Incredible. His music will be eternal.
ROY I was SEARCHING
And I found THIS
I got CHILLS!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful music BROTHERS🔥🔥
"love love love love love love love" he forgets the lyrics and still sounds awesome!
You can see how the musicians are smiling. They probably grew up on this man’s music. Huge respect to everything you have done for music Mr. Ayers. And a huge shoutout to NPR for the Tiny Desk series. These are some of my favorite videos on this platform.
-Folks get brown in the sunshine. Roy Ayers. 2018
Wow to all the kings performing with the King himself, Mr Ayers. Blessings.
Thank you
I'm 38yrs old and love Roy Ayers, his music is timeless. Roy's music takes you on a musical ride. I really enjoyed their performance.
Woah, this is wild. Man got it still after all this time.
Chloë Briggs That he does
Chloë Briggs you can't lose soul
Bill Withers Tiny Desk PLEASE (I know it's a one in a million chance but I can dream can't I)
Byron Webb yes!!!!
Byron Webb Yessss Please
Didn't he retire over 30 years ago?
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Byron Webb Well i hope they snag that one then. Bill Withers & that distinctive voice on TDC. I would love it.
Roy Ayers is on fire! Chris, on the drums, is killing it with those polyrhythmic beats.
Phenomenal musicians and Mr. Ayers looks great!!!
Roy....relevant even in 2019!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Searching!!!!! Peace
Roy is sooooo brilliant! Incredibly unique but always in that perfect pocket. Such a treasure.