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Roy Hargrove
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Trumpeters · 1969–2018

Roy Hargrove

American jazz musicien (1969–2018)

Born
16 October 1969
Waco
Died
2 November 2018
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1987–
Record labels
Verve Records
Discography
16 albums

Biography

Roy Hargrove was a jazz musician who played trumpet and flugelhorn. Roy Hargrove was born on 16 October 1969 in Waco and died on 2 November 2018 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz-funk. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “Diamond in the Rough” (1990) to “Bern” (2026). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album (1998) and Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album (2002).

Roy Anthony Hargrove (October 16, 1969 – November 2, 2018) was an American jazz musician and composer whose principal instruments were the trumpet and flugelhorn. He achieved critical acclaim after winning two Grammy Awards for differing styles of jazz in 1998 and 2002. Hargrove primarily played in the hard bop style for the majority of his albums but also had a penchant for genre-crossing exploration and collaboration with a variety of hip-hop, neo soul, R&B, and alternative rock artists. As Hargrove told one reporter, "I've been around all kinds of musicians, and if a cat can play, a cat can play. If it's gospel, funk, R&B, jazz or hip-hop, if it's something that gets in your ear and it's good, that's what matters."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Diamond in the Rough 1990
Public Eye 1991
The Tokyo Sessions 1991
The Vibe 1992
Of Kindred Souls 1993
Approaching Standards 1994
Family 1995
Parker's Mood 1995
Moment to Moment 2000
Roy Hargrove With Strings: Moment to Moment 2000
Better Times Ahead 2006
Nothing Serious 2006
In Harmony 2021 · Live
The Love Suite: In Mahogany 2023 · Live
Bern 2026 · Live
Grande-Terre

Awards

Books about Roy Hargrove

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Roy Hargrove play?

Roy Hargrove is known for playing trumpet and flugelhorn.

When and where was Roy Hargrove born?

Roy Hargrove was born 16 October 1969 in Waco.

What are Roy Hargrove's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Diamond in the Rough (1990), Public Eye (1991), The Tokyo Sessions (1991), The Vibe (1992) and Of Kindred Souls (1993).

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