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One of the most popular and enduring pioneers of modern jazz, Roy Ayers is widely known as ?the Godfather of jazz-funk.? His influence on contemporary music is so incalculable, it?s astonishing to think he is now 81-years-old, and his original inspiration came at the age of five when he was given his first pair of vibraphone mallets by legendary bandleader, Lionel Hampton. He is still at the very top of his game as a live performer as he grooves his way through a joyous jazz-funk jukebox that includes a host of timeless classics including Searching, Running Away and his signature song, Everybody Loves The Sunshine.
*tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Bar and heated Terrace available on the first floor for pre/post-show drinks!
*Once you purchase your tickets, to save you time, we have reserved you a table at 7pm, however do let us know if you wish to amend your reservation (or if you have any special requests) on either 020 7715 5818 or email reservations@boisdale-cw.co.uk, and we can arrange that for you.
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BOISDALE OF CANARY WHARF
Boisdale of Canary Wharf is a two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square which comprises a restaurant, four private dining rooms, Hine Bar & Garden Terrace, a stunning walk-in humidor, the world?s greatest Whisky Bar, and the best live music in the capital.
"London's number one jazz venue" Tatler
"Best Whisky Bar in the World" Whisky Magazine
"A carnivore's dream" Evening Standard
"Aged steaks are deemed incredible" Square Meal
"The world's most individualistic style bar & restaurant" Hot Tickets
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Roy Ayers Biography
Roy Ayers was born on September 10, 1940 in Los Angeles. Thanks to his trombone playing father and piano teaching mother, he became immersed in music from day one and the story goes that he was given his first set of vibe mallets by his hero Lionel Hampton at the age of 5. Constantly performing and recording since the 1960s, he is one of the most famous jazz vibraphonists. He has produced some of the most loved modern soul-jazz records of all time such as, "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", most influential afro-jazz with musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Africa - Centre Of The World) and the most seminal jazz-funk, such as "Running Away". And that's just the surface. 2004 saw the release of "Virgin Ubiquity: Unreleased Recordings 1976-1981" which were 'lost' sessions tapes that he had discarded. Gilles Peterson described this as the equivalent of finding a lost Beatles album. No doubt this helped him win the Gilles Peterson 2004 Worldwide Lifetime Achievement Award. Roy Ayers is ageless and evergreen and as per the title of another one of hits, remember "We All Live In Brooklyn Baby".
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