Roy Ayers

It’s not every day that you can see a 78-years-young jazz-funk icon play the heck out of a vibraphone. Often labeled “The Godfather of Neo Soul,” Ayers is a key figure in the acid-jazz movement and one of the most sampled artists in hip-hop—you might not even realize you already love his work. Here’s hoping you can catch some of his celebrated compositions like “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” “Searchin” and “Running Away.”