You'll Hear It "Hard Groove" – The RH Factor
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Oct 6, 2025 Explore the revolutionary sound of Roy Hargrove's Hard Groove, which blended jazz with R&B and hip-hop elements. The hosts dive into Hargrove's connections with artists like D'Angelo and Erykah Badu, highlighting their collaborative magic. Discover standout tracks, including the exhilarating "Pastor T" and the groove-driven opener. They also discuss production nuances and the album's cultural impact. With critical insights and personal anecdotes, this conversation redefines the essence of jazz in the 21st century.
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Personal Memories Of Roy's Rise
- Peter Martin and Adam Maness recall Roy Hargrove as a genre-bridging figure active in the early 2000s music scene.
- Peter shares personal memories of playing with Roy and seeing him tour with major artists, showing Roy's wide influence.
How Wynton Connected Young Musicians
- Peter recounts meeting Roy Hargrove through Wynton Marsalis and describes high-school-era connections that launched careers.
- He tells vivid scenes of jazz conventions, clinics, and how those personal introductions fueled later collaborations.
Roy As A Cross-Genre Connector
- Roy's trumpet work on R&B records like D'Angelo's Voodoo made him a key connector between jazz and neo-soul.
- His layered horn lines and on-the-spot arranging shaped the sound of early-2000s soul and hip-hop records.