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
I couldn't get my album played over the so-called smooth jazz stations. Jazz stations would not play it. You don't always know who you're making that soul connection with. Roy Ayers albumcallconnection 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
I'd definitely love to play in Nashville again. That would be really good. Roy Ayers goodlovenashville Change image and share on social
Some people really trip on success or popularity. My friends would talk to me about that, about tripping on all this stuff, but you know what I tripped on? I started buying property. Roy Ayers buyfriendpeople Change image and share on social
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
Most artists have contracts directly with the record company, and when they do music, all of their music is owned by the record company. But I did mine through a production company. Roy Ayers artistcompanycontract Change image and share on social
You grow and learn a lot about the industry and what happens behind closed doors over the years. Roy Ayers closedoorgrow Change image and share on social
Now I get exposure first with people directly in the clubs. This is a unique situation for me. Roy Ayers clubdirectlyexposure Change image and share on social
I don't like rap that you can't understand. The youth is so quick and alert. Roy Ayers alertquickrap Change image and share on social