Happy Heavenly Birthday to our beloved Roy Hargrove! We all miss you so much. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in this birthday shoutout. Your love is felt and appreciated ❤️

We are happy to announce that, at our request and in celebration of Roy's birthday 🎉🥳❤️, Verve has released today for the first time on all major streaming and downloading platforms DJ Spinna's remix of "Poetry" and Quantic's remix of "Forget Regret" by the RH Factor. Both were released in 2003 for promotional purposes only in the UK and Europe on vinyl and CD.  Many thanks to Ken Druker at Verve for making this happen! 

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We're kicking off Roy's Birthday month with an RHBB double header 🔥🔥🔥

Starting with Thursday, October 1 when The Roy Hargrove Big Band returns to The Jazz Gallery, continuing its monthly residency in the very space where the ensemble first began taking shape more than three decades ago.

This month’s lineup brings together an exceptional roster of musicians: Quincy Phillips, Danton Boller, Jordan Williams, Saul Rubin, Bruce Williams, Mark Gross, Mike Lee, Keith Loftis, Jason Marshall, Frank Greene, Wayne Tucker, Camerahn Alforque, Duane Eubanks, Jason Jackson, Gina Benalcazar-Lopez, Nate Jones, and Max Seigel.

You don't want to miss it! Tickets available now
 

On Thursday, October 8 the Roy Hargrove Big Band opens a new season of Thursday Night Jazz at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center.

Presented by the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, the monthly series brings acclaimed jazz artists to the heart of Southeast Queens, making RHBB’s invitation to open the season an especially meaningful way to kick off the season.

Coming just days before Roy’s birthday, the evening offers another chance for New York audiences to gather, celebrate, and experience his music together.

We can't wait to see you there! More info and tickets here

It is time! The Roy Hargrove Big Band returns from the summer with an all-star powerhouse line-up. Next Thursday, September 10th live at the Jazz Gallery. 🔥🔥🔥

Featuring: Quincy Phillips, Danton Boller, Tyler Bullock, Saul Rubin, Bruce Williams, Mark Gross, Mike Lee, Keith Loftis, Jason Marshall, Frank Greene, Eddie Allen, Camerahn Alforque, Duane Eubanks, James Burton, Gina Benalcazar-Lopez, Nate Jones and Max Seigel!

You do not want to miss this! Last shows sold out, so get your tickets now https://jazzgallery.org/calendar/rhbb-spetember-6-2026

Thank you to Hari Adivarekar for the wonderful photos from our last show 📸🙏

We have had the most amazing time. Seeing everyone come together to celebrate Roy with us was magical. Thank you to each and everyone who came out - you made this reunion better than we could have imagined and we truly appreciate you! 🙏❤️

Thank you to everyone at Billboard Live Tokyo, Billboard Live Osaka and Summer Sonic for having us and making this possible. Thank you also to Dan and Nao for taking such good care of us during our time in Japan.

The RH Factor Reunion tribute to Roy:

Featuring 
Renee Neufville (v), Keith Anderson (ts), Bruce Williams (as) 
Jason Marshall, (bs)
Wayne Tucker (tp, v),Bobby Sparks (keys, organ)
, Brian Hargrove (keys)
, Todd Parsnow (gt)
, Reggie Washington (b, v)
, Jason JT Thomas (d, v, md)
, Willie Jones III (d)

Spencer Graves (foh)
Aida Brandes-Hargrove (mgr)

With deep gratitude to this phenomenal band who is carrying Roy’s music and legacy forward like nobody’s business 🔥🔥🔥

Special shout out to Tina, Zooey and Tierannye, thank you for joining us and making this a true family affair.

Billboard Live Tokyo - Photos by Cherry Chill Will

Summer Sonic - Photos by Shuhei Nomachi