The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.

They described him as "highly influential and sought after as a music collaborator." Ayers' own biggest hit was the mellow ...

Ayers was a pioneer in the jazz scene, becoming one of the artists who created some of the first acid jazz tracks, and was a precursor to house music.

Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist and musician behind 1976’s album “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” has died.

Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk vibraphonist known for Everybody Loves the Sunshine and sampled ’round the music world, has died. He ...