Roy Hargrove
- January 5, 2024
- Trumpet Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Roy Hargrove |
| Occupation | Trumpet Player |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 16, 1969(1969-10-16) |
| Age | 55 |
| Date Of Death | 2018-11-02 |
| Birthplace | Waco |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Roy Hargrove Biography
| Name | Roy Hargrove |
| Birthday | Oct 16 |
| Birth Year | 1969 |
| Place Of Birth | Waco |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Aida Brandes |
Roy Hargrove is one of the most popular and richest Trumpet Player who was born on October 16, 1969 in Waco, Texas, United States. Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter, and bandleader for the RH Factor. He was also a member of The Soulquarians, and The Soultronics.
On her third studio album Worldwide Underground, he collaborated with Erykah badu.
Hargrove spent one year (1988–1989) studying at Boston’s Berklee College of Music but could more often be found in New York City jam sessions. He transferred to the New School in New York. His first recording there was with the saxophonist Bobby Watson. Shortly afterwards he made a recording with Superblue featuring Watson, Mulgrew Miller, Frank Lacy, and Kenny Washington. In 1990 he released his first solo album, Diamond in the Rough, on the Novus/RCA label. He was commissioned by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and wrote The Love Suite: In Mahogany which premiered in 1993.
In 1994, now contracted to Verve, he recorded With the Tenors of Our Time, with Joe Henderson, Stanley Turrentine, Johnny Griffin, Joshua Redman, and Branford Marsalis. He recorded Family in 1995, then experimented with a trio format on the album Parker’s Mood in 1995, with bassist Christian McBride and pianist Stephen Scott.
When he was very young, his parents discovered his musical talent. He was raised with his brother Brian. He’d later die of cardiac arrest.
Roy Hargrove Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Trumpet Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Roy Hargrove is one of the richest Trumpet Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roy Hargrove 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was visited by Wynton Marsilis who discovered him.
He plays a variety of music including funk, groove, and gospel.
Roy Anthony Hargrove (October 16, 1969 – November 2, 2018) was an American jazz trumpeter. He won worldwide notice after winning two Grammy Awards for differing types of music in 1997 and in 2002. Hargrove primarily played in the hard bop style for the majority of his albums, especially performing jazz standards on his 1990s albums.
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Who is Roy Hargrove Dating?
According to our records, Roy Hargrove married to Aida Brandes. As of December 1, 2023, Roy Hargrove’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Roy Ranked on the list of most popular Trumpet Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Roy Hargrove celebrates birthday on October 16 of every year.
What caused Roy Hargrove's death?
Cardiac arrest
How old was Roy Hargrove when he passed away?
49 years (1969–2018)
Is Roy Hargrove still living?
November 2, 2018
What trumpet does Roy Hargrove play?
Roy Hargrove’s Carbon Fiber Trumpet | Randy J Mueller.
Did Roy Hargrove use drugs?
Hargrove won two Grammies, the first with the Latin band Crisol. He also struggled with drugs. Four years ago, after a drug arrest, he admitted in court to using cocaine. His agent said Hargrove’s death stemmed from kidney disease, after years on dialysis.