Artists don't always know. Almost every song I ever recorded that was a hit at the majors that the promotional people picked I didn't think it would be a hit. I was wrong every time!
Back in the day, I used to be in the studio recording 20 hours a day. And that was all of the time. I still record a lot of hours, but I don't go as … - Roy Ayers
Back in the day, I used to be in the studio recording 20 hours a day. And that was all of the time. I still record a lot of hours, but I don't go as …
- Roy Ayers
I've been sampled so much and I'm glad it's happened, it's a great compliment. - Roy Ayers
I've been sampled so much and I'm glad it's happened, it's a great compliment.
Having good health, being able to breathe and be happy, that's one of the most beautiful gifts. On top of that, I have the gift to play music and mak… - Roy Ayers
Having good health, being able to breathe and be happy, that's one of the most beautiful gifts. On top of that, I have the gift to play music and mak…
Soul has no musical geographical or racial boundaries. - Roy Ayers
Soul has no musical geographical or racial boundaries.
A lot of the hip hop artists don't write music. They write words. - Roy Ayers
A lot of the hip hop artists don't write music. They write words.
I don't trip on that much. I just like to enjoy life and be happy. - Roy Ayers
I don't trip on that much. I just like to enjoy life and be happy.
I generally sell my records online or at the show. You can undersell the distributor and the stores, and people know what they're getting cause they'… - Roy Ayers
I generally sell my records online or at the show. You can undersell the distributor and the stores, and people know what they're getting cause they'…
The true beauty of music is that it connects people. - Roy Ayers
The true beauty of music is that it connects people.
People are always defining and re-defining music. My style of playing has been characterized as smooth jazz and acid jazz. I listen as I play; I'm no… - Roy Ayers
People are always defining and re-defining music. My style of playing has been characterized as smooth jazz and acid jazz. I listen as I play; I'm no…
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