Roy Hargrove Official - Higher learning

“...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 the case.”

Higher learning:

By Roy Hargrove

Playlist VI

Jackie McLean - Jacknife

Blue Mitchell - Blue's moods

Charlie Parker - Bird with strings

Charlie Rouse - Unsung hero

Clifford Jordan - Glass bead games

Playlist V

Midnight star - No parking on the dance floor

Parliament - Trombipulation

LTD - Devotion

Prince - For you

Run DMC - Raising hell

Rhythm and melody

"Rhythm and melody! Everybody understands that. There is always that phrase that sticks in your head. Or that beat that makes you dance." - Roy Hargrove

Composing

"I was told by an elder: Composing is important. This is how you find your identity in music." - Roy Hargrove

Playlist IV

Clifford Jordan - Mosaic

Kenny Dorham - Live at the Cafe Bohemia

Eric Dolphy - Out to lunch!

Art Blakey - Soul finger

Duke Pearson - Honeybuns

Words of wisdom

"If it’s not swinging then what’s the point?"

"Music is a kind of ministry. It has the power to uplift. In the right circumstances, we are vessels that give unconditional blessing to those listening. We must use this gift carefully, wisely." - Roy Hargrove