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Roy Hargrove Big Band is a dynamic jazz ensemble founded by the late trumpeter Roy Hargrove, known for its vibrant and versatile approach to big band jazz. The nineteen-piece group masterfully blends traditional hard bop with contemporary elements of hip-hop and soul, showcased on their acclaimed debut album Emergence. They continue to perform as a legacy act, honoring Hargrove's musical vision and compositional ambition.
Roy Hargrove Big Band plays a dynamic style of big band jazz, blending traditional hard bop with contemporary elements of hip-hop and soul, as heard on their debut album Emergence.
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Current members of the Roy Hargrove Big Band include Willie Jones III, Quincy Phillips, Danton Boller, Ameen Saleem, Tyler Bullock, and Saul Rubin.
The Roy Hargrove Big Band originated in New York, with its roots in regular performances at the Jazz Gallery in lower Manhattan.