Roy Hargrove, Grammy-Winning Jazz Trumpeter, Dies At 49 November 3, 201811:36 AM ET
Roy Hargrove, an incisive trumpeter who embodied the brightest promise of his jazz generation, both as a young steward of the bebop tradition and a savvy bridge to hip-hop and R&B, died on Saturday morning in New York City. He was 49.
The cause was cardiac arrest, according to his longtime manager, Larry Clothier. Hargrove had been admitted to the hospital for reasons related to kidney function; he was on dialysis for many years.
Hargrove was a two-time Grammy winner, in two illustrative categories: Best Jazz Instrumental Album in 2003 for Directions in Music, featuring a post-bop supergroup with pianist Herbie Hancock and saxophonist Michael Brecker; and Best Latin Jazz Performance in 1998 for Habana, a groundbreaking Afro-Cuban project recorded in Havana.
Hargrove had been scheduled to perform on Saturday in a jazz vespers service at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.
He suffered from substance issues, and likely other traumas which may have led to those substance issues. I had no idea about his issues with his physical health which again is tragic for a man so young to encounter.
So, in a way his passing liberates him from that turmoil.
He left a great legacy, not only as a solo artist but working with other artists, including his work with The Soulquarians.
My dad, who generally didn't like artists post-bop, really liked Hargrove's style. He went to see him once in concert and liked his show.
It would have been nice to see him continue to evolve and grow as an artist.
8. "RE: The guy just died. Keep the gossip to yourself" In response to Reply # 7
You have no idea whether any alleged substance abuse or what you imagine to be his personal trauma had anything to do with his death. I wish fans would give the armchair coroner act a rest when artists die.
13. "That's AN opinion." In response to Reply # 12
and your entitled to it. But no one has to abide by your rules. The man had a drug problem. Let's talk about it. Lots of musicians do. Lots of artists do. Lots of people do. People on this very board can relate to what Roy was going through with that. Why should we not talk about real life shit? foh.
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14. "I never deal in opinions " In response to Reply # 13
>and your entitled to it. But no one has to abide by your >rules. >The man had a drug problem. Let's talk about it. >Lots of musicians do. Lots of artists do. Lots of people do. >People on this very board can relate to what Roy was going >through with that. Why should we not talk about real life >shit? >foh. > > Same to you... FOH
This is a R.I.P. post so pay respects and keep it pushing. Do that it a separate post if it needs to be discussed that badly. This isn’t about who can relate with a drug issue.
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