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Mar 9, 2025 1 hr 43 min

QLS Classic: Remembering Roy Ayers

from The Questlove Show Hosted by iHeartPodcasts

The music community suffered a giant loss this week with the passing of Roy Ayers. In 2017, Roy returned to Electric Lady Studios to sit down with Questlove Supreme. Ahmir adds some reflections and stories about his experience with Roy, as this conversation provides extra insight into the Jazz-Funk pioneer. In this special chat, Roy spoke about his early days in South Central Los Angeles, the strange way Miles Davis had of saying hello, why Electric Lady was the right home, plus so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jazz funk pioneer Roy Ayers talks about his early days in South Central LA, the strange way Miles Davis had of saying hello, and so much more

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