Roy Hargrove Interview - May 2017 

I do not care if he used drugs, we know little of what folks go through, how they feel about life. He gave us some of the best music of a generation which will live on into eternity! Remember boys and girls, life can be pretty crappy. I will pour a little bourbon in his honor and listen to his work. Damn, gone too soon!!!!!

“The whole reason why I play is for God”. It’s always beautiful to see someone who's walking in their purpose. Thank you for your music, Roy.

Later for the,judgement and you can be addicted to anything. He was a great artist and trumpet player. Celebrate his music and who he was. One of the baddest trumpet players I have ever heard. At 61 years old I have listened to a lot of jazz from age 15 on. Roy had that special sound and tone that was all his. Genius and humility. That was Roy Hargrove. Amen. Rest in power my brother.

This man was a musical genius.... Really sad that he's gone at 49...... Thank you for your music Roy, it changed my life!!! Rest in peace my brother...

Roy Hargrove was sick, if the drugs were an issue he was suffering from a serious illness let him rest in peace he was a great musician and an inspiration to many people.

RIP ROY HARGROVE...I first met Roy back in the late 1990s, at the Town Hall in Times Square Manhatten...He and drummer Willie Jones were jamming hard and intense...Willie was kicking that bass drum pedal so hard,the mallot stem snapped in half during the set...Myself being a fellow drummer,found it to be hilarious!!! Any way Roy you left a musical chart for all musicians to study...And although you are no longer physically among us..Your music will live on forever...RIP...."THE UNIVERSE IS MOVING RIGHT IN LINE WITH US"...RH Factor # 2....

Thank you Roy for being that inspiration while I sat on that chair for 12 hours a week listening to your music little to I know you where in the same boat, I had the honour to see you at the Cape Town Jazz Festival, cutting short my dialysis that Saturday, afternoon and you made it worth it, I was on that chair for 10 years and had my transplant in 2011.When you passed in 2018 I was shocked and the news that you were in Renal failure, not knowing my kidneys suddenly rejected in 2019, I am back on that machine since 2020 but guess what I don't fear it cos I have you brother to listen and inspire me give me hope and make that 4 hours pass so quick like you did for 10 years ago last time, so keep blowing that sweet sound brother Roy we all still need your inspiration, calmness, happiness and love.RIP my Brother

I got to play in a jam session with Roy in Monterey after the concerts and also visiting with him just before he left the hotel to fly home!

I miss Roy, he had a unique sound and left us all too soon. So sad he’s gone.

Roy Hargrove had a haunting sound. I was simply awed the first time I heard his sound. Anyone who picks up a trumpet will discover Hargrove; he was a talent that we may never see the likes of again? He is my most admired trumpet player.

I saw this interview a year ago..now he's gone just like that. Iam stunned, i did not know he was suffering from kidney problems for so long. Why do all the great ones leave so early? I think because they are extraordinarily sensitive and serious about their art..It must be a heavy weight to carry. Booker Little left early because of uremia. Rest in peace Roy you left us with your great art that will be here forever. Love to you and your family and friends...

One of the greatest. Damn, he'll be missed. Wonderful sound, exciting rhythmic ideas and melodic concepts. Amazing technique. An artist who gave his all to create.

RIP Roy "Tony" Hargrove. Our deepest sympathies to your family.As a Dallasite let me also give big props to Booker T Washington HS for The Performing Arts, that Roy graduated from, that has produced and continues today to turn out some of the best artists of all genres in the world!

He is one of the reasons I started getting heavy into jazz, RIP brother

Roy Hargrove... RIP ... SIMPLY. . Thank you Roy for practicing music and for sharing your musical talents with us while you were here with us. I'm not a musician but I am a lover of JAZZ.

One of the finest trumpet players that has ever lived. So hope he stays good with life battles

I was 13 or 14 years old when I had a photo opp with Roy in Cape Town. This man is transcendent. That was 20 years old! We are both a lot older now but I will never stop believing that there's a higher power/presence/intellect to his ability.

I never met Roy, but I feel extreme sadness seeing this. In my mind he was the greatest player of his generation. He picked up the torch from Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Donald Byrd Et Al. and carried held high.

He was the continuation of the great jazz tradition. Someone should make a documentary on him

I missed this guy❤. Saw him at NYC Blue Note a week before he passed. Great Guy!

Oh GOD! He went just like the other GREATS! May God be pleased with him. I've been listening to him since '92 I loved his rendition of "For Rockelle".

A genius, philosopher, a spiritual man I wish I had known about him years agoThis was a wonderful interview

RIP LEGEND

probably the finest jazz trumpeter we have. so gifted. on the level of lee morgan, kenny dorham, clifford brown etc. they werent with us for long. we love you roy for all you have given us enriching our lives. stay healthy and strong!

RIP..ROY HARGROVE....HIS MUSIC LIVES ON...

Just heard about this guy. What a gift he was. Rip

:-(((( this BREAKS MY HEART to see him like this! 😔😔😔 what a GREAT LOSS! LOVED thid dude ALWAYS WILL! #RIPRAH 🎺💙🎺💙🎺💙

One of my favorite musicians learned so much listening to him. Plus he supports the young ones coming up by sitting in at jams with them. Roy is the real deal!

R.I.P. #RoyHargrove, thanks for all the great MUSIC you left behind!🎶🎺🙏🏽

Thank you for your service, Roy! You’ll be missed, my friend! Godspeed!🙏❤️😇🎶

The life of a jazz musician is an emotional rollercoaster. You have to know when to say no. It’s imperative to be selective and listen to your body. There’s nothing wrong with taking hiatuses in order to replenish. Being in tune with oneself is the ultimate set. Rest in Peace Brotha, you’ll be truly missed.

One thing about Roy that I've always loved is, that he always paid respect to jazz musicians he emulated and learned from. He was jazz buff and knew the history of the music. I learned a lot about jazz, and music in general, from Roy.

Kidney failure alone makes you feel exhausted, depleted and yes depressed. When you are sick and toxins in your body are high, it's hard to even get out of bed in the morning. Dialysis is also hard. My Dad underwent Dialysis and would come home exhausted. I was spared dialysis, but was quite sick and was then saved. I was very very lucky. But make no mistake - there is no cure for kidney failure - only treatment. Drug addiction on top of all of that - wow- so sad and lots of suffering and I suppose trying not to suffer. I am so sorry that someone who had this craft is now gone. Rest in peace Roy. Thank you for music. Music is forever, Roy.

What a Beacon of Light, Touch Many Lives, Definetly will B Missed.

RIP Roy...

Met Roy after a set of his behind the Vanguard. He was walking alone. We spoke a bit about music. I thanked him for the joy he brought to me. A very sincere gentle soul.. What a loss. Imo- for me was the few left in jazz i made sure i got to see when in town. Him and Tom Harrell. Never heard a bad show- always all in. Ty Roy- an uncommonly good soul. With. peace.

Rest in Peace, Master...... thank you for the memories.....

A Diamond in the Rough! Thanks for sharing this video.

So sad to loose you..rip..

Wonderful interview by a very talented musician. Tragic, sad news... God bless & keep Roy Hargrove forever.

Thank you for posting this...Roy is fantastic...

Yes Jazz and music make us feel better !! Thanks for coming in Toulon too the sound was fantastic and your musicians are so exellent!!

Rest In Peace to the Great Roy Hargrove.

I feel better when I listen to Roy Hargrove

🖤🙏🏼🖤 R.I.P Nov 3,2018 👑

Roy Hargrove will always be my Diamond in the Rough. Gone way too soon. I'll miss you. Rest in Peace.

Goodbye Roy, best wishes on your journey.

Great interview and advice for those who aspire for jazz and other styles of music. I like it when he says Improvisation is the key to playing jazz and it can also apply to other kind of music including composition. Thanks for sharing.

One of the great young lions in the early 90s.....I loved his music RIP

A great lost such a great trumpet player ever. Has been listening his music recording on early day. Master young lions!

Great interview! Thanks for posting it.

Fantastic, Brother Roy!!!! You are a real "Badass"!!!!

*R.I.P LEGEND*

in service,,,smarty pants,,in the best sense,,,god bless him..lucky to have him !! much praise ,,,keepin it real n swingin...

R.I.P. Hargrove🙏🏾🙏🏾

RIP my brother.

I could listen to him play all day, and I could listen to him talk all day. How I miss him so. He was taken too soon. R.I.P my Brother.🙏🏾

R.I.P such a talent. 💔😪

So much intelligence and understanding of what's essential in art and life!

Well said Bro Roy you did your part Rest in Power.

I've been listening to The Vibe the first piece I bought of this brother back in 1992 and it saddens me his gift has been taken away.. Life and health are precious, we should all cherish it, the heaven's horn section just got a lot nicer.. RIP Roy the music lives through...

I was fortunate to see him twice, excellent both times.

Lol this dude is ripped. Love his music

i love his advises

RIDP .... I hope your happy in Divine Love....Your Genius..Cool..(Cute).. Groove..Legend will be missed...you and Dizzy made my heart jump and my toes wiggle..my Jazz Princes👑👑

RIP legend. Gone too soon.

RIP. Such a loss.

I respect Roy because everything he said about music is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Roy Hargrove will definitely be missed🙌🏾❤

so sad that you are gone bro....sad sad sad....RIP

You will be missed !!! One love my bro.

mad respect for Roy

I miss you

RIP Roy; glad to see you perform in Chicago this past January for the last time.

Love you Roy.

All musicians have their vices.... All people have vices.... As a musician with vices.... Flaws n All I KNOW THIS much.... Hargrove lived his life... impacted many... legacy fulfilled . Peaceful Journey Beautiful Brother.

What a great man!

RIP master

RIH Mr. Hargrove. Such a young legend and I had just introduced my 8yr old trumpeter to his music last year. Is that Renaldo Ray on piano who also played with Prince? May jazz in all it's forms continue to live on and grow.

Be bop forever!

One of the Greatest 2 ever did it! #WerdUp

Miss you Brotha'... R.I.P.🙏🏾🎺

Rest In Peace mr Hargrove......great jazz influence.....so sad to see you go.....

Great talent. Sorely missed. He does look ill in this video. Left us way too young. RIP Roy and thanks!

Beautiful player, gone too soon. A true trumpet king!

RIP Roy

Who are we to judge?besides no man is perfect..Roy was amazing and through him and those who came before him we learned a lot.He will forever remain unforgettable.

Rest In Peace. You will be greatly missed.

*From Day One, God was always felt in Roy’s music and energy.

I miss Roy

Missing this brother here..DAM!!!

I Listened this interview while accidentally putting 0.75 playback speed - WHAT A LAUGH!!! - & from one of my lyrical heroes

The main thing ! RIP Roy! X

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BAM

His sounds speak for itself

RIP Roy passed away at 49.

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RIP

RIP...