About this episode

This episode features a live tribute performance to jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers by the band Forecast.

Performance and Works used with permission from the artist and venue. One of contemporary jazz's best vibraphonists, Roy Ayers passed away in May of 2025 leaving behind a legacy of recordings that would be the envy of many. Forecast has been a mainstay on the Cleveland music scene for over 30 years, selling out shows consistently and opening for acts as diverse as Grover Washington Junior, Brian Auger and Roy Ayers himself. So, it's only fitting that when the occasions called for it, they paid tribute to the master in this sold-out performance. Featuring Lem Adams on Vibraphone, Riley Richard on Saxophone, Kevin Byous on Guitar, Alphonso McDuffie on Keyboards, Gary Stevenson on Bass and John Turner on Drums and from June 14 th , 2025 it's Forecast…Live at the Bop Stop.

People in this episode

Guests: Lem Adams, Riley Richard, Kevin Byous, Alphonso McDuffie, Gary Stevenson, John Turner

Topics covered

• jazz
• tribute
• live performance
• music legacy
• Cleveland music scene

Keywords

• Roy Ayers
• Forecast
• live music
• Cleveland
• jazz tribute
• vibraphone
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forecast, Cleveland

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