A lot of the hip hop artists don't write music. They write words.

- 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

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

Soul has no musical geographical or racial boundaries.

- Roy Ayers

I've been sampled so much and I'm glad it's happened, it's a great compliment.

- 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…

- Roy Ayers

I don't trip on that much. I just like to enjoy life and be happy.

- 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'…

- Roy Ayers

The true beauty of music is that it connects people.

- Roy Ayers