Roy Hargrove Big Band
At Waterfront Park
About
"There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you’re hearing your compositions and
arrangements played by a wall of sound.”
Roy Hargrove
Originally started in the rehearsal space that would later become the Jazz Gallery, the Roy Hargrove Big Band had its inaugural performance at the Panasonic Village Jazz Festival in 1995. Since then, the band has toured domestically and internationally and has played everywhere from the Blue Note Tokyo to the Hollywood Bowl. As with everything Roy, his broad musical range is evident in his big band. You can expect to hear everything from his quintet compositions, bebop and lush ballads to soulful funk, hip-hop, and Latin songs. The arrangements are comprised of Roy's original works, timeless standards and new music by band members and other contemporaries whom he respected.
In 2022 Roy Hargrove Legacy LLC, the company founded by his wife and daughter re-launched The Roy Hargrove Big Band to continue Roy’s music, spirit and the big band sound that he loved. A true all-star cast consisting of mostly original band members with the addition of a few bright, young talents, this powerhouse ensemble continues to electrify audiences and bring down the house at every performance. Bruce Williams, lead alto and big band member from 1997 until Mr. Hargrove’s death in 2018, leads the band on stage. Jason Marshall, baritone saxophonist and also long-time member of the big band, serves as second conductor. Roy’s wife Aida Brandes- Hargrove is the band’s executive director.
In addition to performing at venues and festivals across the country the big band is now in its fourth year of its successful monthly residency at The Jazz Gallery, the iconic NYC venue co-founded by Roy. This year marks the 30th anniversary for both The Jazz Gallery and The Roy Hargrove Big Band, a testament to the enduring legacy of one of jazz's most influential trumpeters. This anniversary celebrates not only the history of jazz but also its thriving future, as the band continues to honor Roy's visionary spirit while pushing the boundaries of the big band sound.
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