“We would have better rhythm section players during jam sessions if horn owners were a bit more courteous. No more than three per song and fewer choruses. This will give the congregation room to breathe and thrive with positive energy.”
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“We would have better rhythm section players during jam sessions if horn owners were a bit more courteous. No more than three per song and fewer choruses. This will give the congregation room to breathe and thrive with positive energy.”
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Read moreAug 17 2023
“When I show up at a jam session, I don't want to listen to cats practicing. Every note you play is important! No filler. Respect the rhythm section. If you can't say it in two or three choruses…keep it in…
Read moreMay 7 2023
Young musicians: Get these records
Clifford Jordan - mosaic
Kenny Dorham - live at the Cafe Bohemia
Eric Dolphy - out to lunch!
Art Blakey - soul finger
Duke Pearson - honeybuns
- Roy Hargrove
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Read moreMay 6 2023
“Here's what I don't get: it's clearly the end of your solo, but something tells you to take not another, but three or more choruses extra. STOP YOURSELF! Humility goes a long way.”
- Roy Hargrove
Feb 13 2023
Young musicians: Get these records
Shirley Horn - travelin light
Nat King Cole - live at the Sands
Dexter Gordon - biting the Apple
Dizzy Gillespie - the Champ
Miles Davis - bags groove
Roy Hargrove
Full playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2JD2DctkNWfbLw2LziuBFL?si=072d8be5abfc4168
Feb 13 2023
“I asked Clifford Jordan why he tapped his foot on one and three. He replied ‘If you tap your foot on two and four then where do you clap your hands?’”
- Roy Hargrove
Nov 20 2022
It’s that time. Higher Learning Playlist Part 2:
Listening recommendations from Roy.
If you missed the first one you can catch up below, we reposted it.
Note: Clifford Brown Three Giants and Sonny Rollins Plus 4 are…
Read moreNov 20 2022
Higher Learning Playlist I (Repost):
Young musicians, pay attention. This is the first of eight playlists Roy made in 2018 with listening recommendations with you in mind.
Start listening 🎧 #higherlearning
Oct 23 2022
“You have to love this thing man. You have to love it. And breathe it. It’s your morning coffee. It’s your food. That’s why you become an artist.”
- Roy Hargrove
May 9 2022
From 2009 interview with Ted Panken. Click here for full interview.
Ted Panken: "Playing in big bands was a rite of passage for many of the older musicians who were your heroes, who came up before 1955-1960."
Roy Hargrove: "That’s…
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