Roy Hargrove’s Hard Groove album was a tribute to his childhood affection for hip-hop. He credited the project to his band The RH Factor. As a young star trumpet player in the ’90s, he was recognized for his roots in bebop and hard bop styles of jazz. He quickly expandedContinue Reading
[youtube id=”RpfyHOE521M”]Trumpeter Roy Hargrove passed last November at 49 of cardiac arrest leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy that started with jazz standards and eventually went into the realm of neo-soul. On Tuesday night, in New York, peers, friends, fans and over 200 musicians paid tribute to him with fiveContinue Reading
Jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove has passed at age 49 after suffering from cardiac arrest. Hargrove was considered the most relevant trumpeter of his generation for his mastering of jazz tradition with contemporary sounds. He was associated with the Soulquarians collective that included but was not limited to Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Common, Questlove andContinue Reading
[vimeo]20471734[/vimeo] Here is footage of Guru and Roy Hargrove from 2008 at Crash Mansion for a Revive Da Live concert. They both discuss their artistry and influences. Related posts: R.I.P. Guru We Honor Guru The Revive Da Live Big Band Tribute To The Legendary G.U.R.U. & The Jazzmatazz Legacy OnContinue Reading