Announcing the First Annual Roy Hargrove Jazz Camp
Dallas, Texas | May 27–31, 2025

“Mr. Hill is my musical father. He’s a drummer, but can play trumpet like you’d never believe. I used to love to hear him play because he had a really fiery sound.

He’s the one who showed me how to improvise. He’d show you a lick and then get out of you more than just a series of notes.”

“(…) I’d learn the notes, go home and practice. And when it came time to perform, he would be standing next to you, cheering you on to make you play with emotion. This was the foundation of my learning how to play with as much emotion as possible.

- Roy Hargrove on Dean Hill

Join us for an unforgettable week of music, mentorship, and inspiration at the inaugural Roy Hargrove Jazz Camp, honoring the legacy of one of jazz’s most iconic trumpeters.

Under the expert direction of legendary band leader Dean Hill—Roy’s formative and first music teacher—participants will immerse themselves in the art of jazz through hands-on classes and performances. Dean Hill’s guidance laid the foundation for Roy’s path as a musician, and his mentorship has inspired generations of young musicians since.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a historic event that honors Roy’s enduring legacy and his roots in Dallas, the city where it all began.

Roy Hargrove Jazz Camp
05/27 - 05/31, 2025
Dallas, TX

Grades 7 - 12 All levels welcome

For more information contact: rhjazzcamp@yahoo.com
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