Roy Ayers Quotes & Sayings

“The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.”

“I don't trip on that much. I just like to enjoy life and be happy.”

“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.”

“It's a wonderful feeling just being in this creative motif.”

“I've been sampled so much and I'm glad it's happened, it's a great compliment.”

“What we call soul has been around a long time. It comes out of a particular culture that is African in origin, but influenced by 250 years of slavery, as well as other forms of racial oppression.”

“Soul has no musical geographical or racial boundaries.”

“DJs and people in the street know what they like.”

“I always had this energy level that made me want to come to New York.”

“You grow and learn a lot about the industry and what happens behind closed doors over the years.”