Roy Hargrove “My Shining Hour Challenge”

Honoring Roy Hargrove's Legacy

Roy Hargrove was an American jazz trumpeter who left a lasting impact on the music industry with his unique sound and style of playing. Throughout his career, Hargrove played with numerous jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, and Dizzy Gillespie. He also formed his own group, the Roy Hargrove Quintet, and won two Grammy Awards for his albums "Habana" and "Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall."

Despite his untimely passing on November 2, 2018, at the age of 49 due to cardiac arrest, Hargrove's legacy lives on in the jazz community. His incredible talent and contributions to the genre will always be remembered and celebrated.

To honor his legacy, we can continue to appreciate his music and share it with others. We can also support young musicians who are inspired by Hargrove's work and mentor them to help them achieve their dreams, just as Hargrove did for so many others during his lifetime.

If you want to learn more about Roy Hargrove, check out the "My Shining Hour Challenge" on Notion.

Here are some notable works from Roy Hargrove's discography:

• Of Kindred Souls (1993)
• Diamond in the Rough (1989)
• With the Tenors of Our Time (1994)
• Family (1995)
• Habana (1997)
• Moment to Moment (2000)
• Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall (2002)
• Nothing Serious (2006)
• Earfood (2008)
• Emergence (2009)