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 not caught up in defining the type of music I play. Roy Ayers acidcatchcharacterize Change image and share on social
I don't trip on that much. I just like to enjoy life and be happy. Roy Ayers enjoyhappylife Change image and share on social
Most musicians count at the beginning, and never count and talk to their musicians after that. They only talk to them at the end of the song. But I would count with them and talk. Roy Ayers begincountend Change image and share on social
I was with PolyGram; that was the big label that I was with for the longest, like 12 years. Roy Ayers biglabellong Change image and share on social
I always had this energy level that made me want to come to New York. Roy Ayers energylevelmake Change image and share on social
I've been sampled so much and I'm glad it's happened, it's a great compliment. Roy Ayers complimentgladgreat Change image and share on social
When I was recording from '70 to '82, I always played piano and laid the tracks down. But I used to talk to the other musicians while the track was playing. Roy Ayers laymusicianpiano Change image and share on social
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! Roy Ayers artisthitmajor Change image and share on social
The majors, they have to control the distribution, the record outlets, the radio and, in some cases, even the venues. And downloading and pirating have also put pressure on the majors. Roy Ayers casecontroldistribution Change image and share on social
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 make people happy through that. I'm just telling you from my heart, I'm so in love with life. Roy Ayers beautifulbreathegift share on social
