Roy Hargrove Quintet 'Soulful' | Live Studio Session

[@rascalrollins3587]

Roy, we are still listening

[@jonathanwarby9034]

Must have watched this 100 times. What I love about Roy and his solos are the melodies and the phrasing. Dude just making up amazing licks on the fly, giving notes space to breathe, not just climbing up and down scales and modes. Was fortunate enough to see him in London before he passed. You are sorely missed. RIP

[@dub__2501]

Beautifully said and so true man.

[@MattyLifts19]

He’s a lot like miles Davis in this sense!! Like don’t get me wrong people like Arturo Sandoval and Freddie Hubbard are great! But sometimes playing as many notes as possible in phrases gets uninteresting. But that’s just my preferred way of improv. Is the perfect balance of space and notes.

[@tazlaser2083]

@@MattyLifts19exactly bro, I feel the same. There’s just a different groove to artists like Roy

[@sthompson2839]

Agree 💯!

[@KyleSmithSD]

Same here. I watch this over and over.

[@jacobmann6057]

This video changed my life. Uploaded 10 years ago today. RIP Roy

[@ivettepalacin8599]

So happy to hear you say that.

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

@ Jacob Mann--- How did it change your life?

[@tomwhaley3335]

Jacob Mann the MAN. Jon batiste sounds sick here, I hear alot of this in your playing

[@HubbardFan76]

Jacob Mann love your big band

[@tonis60th80]

Awww wow RIH ROY!

[@m.p.mcdonald8969]

If you are not a jazz fan, this will make you one......We lost a brilliant and talented artist in Roy Hargrove....RIP

[@robertmorrisey7140]

AGREED!!

[@soniangoyi85]

FRR

[@younghem]

Roy is the most creative soloist I’ve heard in Jazz since Wayne Shorter. RIP one of the great ones.

[@blackblack3928]

Today is the first anniversary of Roy Hargrove's death. I will continue to listen forever.

[@Smokingoi_74]

Me too.

[@adamsubora6715]

Me three. So glad to have found this

[@joaquinmuro6596]

No doubt man, in his music is reflected how nice person he was. Like some people say "You play and compose as you are". Here is the prove. rip roy hargrove

[@dwightlove3704]

Black Black Still refuse to accept the fact that he is gone!!!!!

[@lew708]

Amen…We can’t help but listen forever…You hear it and understand that it’s timeless, classic material. He belongs being mentioned among the greatest.

[@davidboa2768]

I miss Roy so much. 😢

[@zacharyrich4069]

I'm not the sentimental type, but when Roy passed it hit me hard...what an artist. Always wished I had the chance to thank him in person for inspiring me (and so many others) to play this music...

[@sandstorm_by_darude]

Jon Batiste on piano! I never knew he played with Roy

[@qas2762]

Me neither. It wasn't until I looked in the description. I knew he looked familiar.

[@dwightlove3704]

A little taste of Art Tatum&Oscar Peterson

[@sthompson2839]

Wow cool! It took me a minute to realize that it’s Batiste!

[@hp77]

Neither did I 🙃 I was looking at one of Roy’s video N I saw him WHAT! 🤣

[@lucajoemusic]

His dance moves in between make me so happy. Rest In Peace to a great!!

[@JonBatisteTruthBeTold]

😁me too

[@qas2762]

When I first listened to this a long time ago, I was new to jazz and just wanted to hear the some crazy lines and stuff like that. So. I couldn’t grasp how beautiful this vid session is. Listening now with more understanding it’s like I’m hearing for the first time and it’s amazing. RIP Roy

[@knerds123]

Roy's playing is like slipping on a thing of butter, thinking you're about to fall and break ur hip, but then landing on clouds. I really hope that made sense to someone.

[@kofiperry19]

I think all good jazz is like that - great analogy!

[@manb4war]

yeah baby...I can dig it...buttery descent

[@Macsylvester84]

much love! I feel you.

[@bryanbonner3407]

It not only made sense, but it also ranks as one of the best and most hilarious comments I've seen!

[@Yosh3019]

Yeah .... it make sense

[@hollywoodkidd2002]

Rest in peace my soul brotha...❤

[@lesliedavis6081]

Terry I’m so done. Can’t believe we lost another one.

[@hollywoodkidd2002]

So sad. He was so talented. Thankful God blessed us with his presence Leslie.

[@VeeMac]

Fantastic music. I can't play a lick but thank God for two ears to hear!! R.I P. Roy ❤

[@stuartdryer1352]

I for one took that news really hard.

[@seanmangrum6212]

And we start talking about trumpet players and I told him that I was a good friend of Miles Davis and I was a trumpet player and that I like all his music and we talked about his first album Diamond in the Rough,from that day we became good friends,when ever he came to California he would always contact me and we would talk about music,but people don’t know that Roy was a very spiritual person ,when he got sick he called me and we talked about his illness,regardless how he felt he wanted to continue to perform,we talked about drugs,but we also talked about how he could better his life as a person,my brother may you RIP, you was a fantastic musician and friend.God Bless

[@alexcarter8807]

He died of complications of diabetes; there are free screenings being held all the time so it's worth getting checked even if you think you're young and healthy.

[@Itz-All-Gud]

Miles is unequivocally the greatest, but Roy is my absolute Favorite (no disrespect, Clifford)!

[@hayrigoksinozkoray6427]

@@Itz-All-Gud do you have anything to say to Hub, Woody, Booker Little, Don Cherry, Wadada, Lee Morgan, etc.? =)

[@09trareg]

@@hayrigoksinozkoray6427 I have great respect for Miles, and love his late 50's and early to mid 60's music but Lee Morgan is my favorite.

[@emilerose1424]

@@hayrigoksinozkoray6427 Right. They were all great--especially given that greatness is in part a matter of taste. Have you heard Roy Hargrove's rendition of "I Remember Clifford"--played in 2007 at the Internationale Jazzwoche Burghausen in Germany? If you fear ghosts, don't listen. It will haunt you.

[@ziruini5071]

it gives me comfort that humans are capable of creating something as beautiful as this :’)

[@trumpetrumept]

RIP Roy... RIP Montez...

[@Jerominus77]

His staccato trumpet playing - so very poetic.

[@ignaciocorralesbriceno8783]

this is one of the most beautiful pieces of art of the century

[@knkx]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@danieltomczyk]

We are still listening Roy…💔😭

[@CharlesJGreenberg]

Hearing Jon play Soulful on Jazz Night at age 33, which brought up so much emotion, I came back to this version of 21 year-old Jon with a mentor. Roy will always be praised for raising capable successors.

[@ptang858]

This song is my happy space. If you are truly a lover of music, jazz especially, then you will agree that this is a masterful work of art. Pure talent. ❤

[@lmrdrummer1]

Watching Roy enjoy his band mates playing at 3:03 makes me smile. Miss you Roy.

[@007gumshoe]

how many drummers could make that much music, at that volume, on only a minimal drumset?.......great lesson for all drummers!

[@ivettepalacin8599]

That is so true, Montez! Those were the days

[@jorymil]

Hats, snare, cymbal. Busking kit right there.

[@nashmcbride1541]

"Yeah that's gonna... that's gonna work alright." I chime in everytime being like "YES IT WILL." absolutley amazing. RIP to a legendary purveyor of music

[@rascalrollins3587]

What kind of mind creates this....Wow😮

[@williemakeit2346]

I was fortunate to see Roy live several times between 2009 (the year of this video) and 2017. I was utterly moved every single time. Had a few insightful conversations with the brother too. He was as serious as serious could be when it came to this music and his love of God. Side note: Anyone familiar with the movie The Five Heartbeats will find the similarities between the song “I got Nothing But Love For You Baby” and the back end of “Soulful”! Roy was a slick one!

[@maryhendershott8736]

I love watching Roy enjoying the solos. Makes me happy! We talk about this in our jazz group - listening - enjoying etc. sometimes it happens but often, in performance, everyone is focused on themselves. And yes - magic can happen with just a snare drum and couple of cymbals!

[@ivettepalacin8599]

Lovely and so

[@dirkbeets]

Exactly enjoying the solos and the music

[@mostsickestvideos4483]

one of the most beautiful "modern" jazz tunes imo

[@aaronhillsworld]

No matter how MANY times I listen to this I ALWAYS forget that the drummer doesn’t have a kick drum until his solo. Sounds so full and complete 😌

[@JonBatisteTruthBeTold]

So right

[@giannispaterakis2991]

So true

[@joeyollie123]

He doesn't need one. Montez is one of my favourite drummers of all time.

[@joeyollie123]

I think this tune is so heavily driven by that bass groove that a kick drum would just get in the way.

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

​@@joeyollie123--- He died in 2022.

[@mb5030]

Roy must be enjoying eternal music in his kingdom of peace now.

[@choward5430]

I've listened to this...maybe 50-75 times. Maybe more. But each time I listen, I love it more. I almost can do the whole thing note for note with my mouth.

[@JefferyMillerMusic]

Still listening and taking notes, Roy.

[@djkcel]

Roy Hargrove has such a big sound and a commanding presence. But if you ever see him sit in at the jam sessions in NY, the dude's like 5'2! It's crazy!

[@JasonDeCristofaro]

Batiste's piano solo is what's up!

[@majork9899]

These cats are WORLD CLASS and Roy is a genius. Range, intonation, articulations. Julliard can only teach so much... dude is on a whole different level. Glad I found this clip.

[@franckfranck5880]

"Julliard can only teach so much..." >>>> really !!!

[@theWestonian]

@@franckfranck5880 The pianist studied at juilliard

[@emilerose1424]

True. The greatest jazz architects never set foot in or even heard of Julliard. And judging by the photos from most academic jazz programs, their great-grandchildren won't be invited to them either. Fortunately, true genius does not require a validation stamp; it just needs a chance.

[@flaggaaron123]

@@emilerose1424 Not true. Juilliard taught these great architects ofJazz who represent the past, present and future. Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Nina Simone, Luther Henderson, Hazel Scott, Ray Santos, Teo Macero, Tito Puente, Eddie Gomez, Henry Grimes Phil Woods, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, Jon Batiste, Aaron Diehl, Immanuel Wilkins, Olivia Chindamo, Alex Tarantino and others Also, you should check out the range diversity welcomed as part Juilliard Jazz. The grandchildren of our ancestors are represented.

[@mikethesax]

Just got the word Roy is gone. So very very sad to hear this news a great loss. Rest In Peace brother.

[@jimjennings7623]

Big loss for us Jazz lovers. He contributed so much and his musicality made my head work better. Everyone who played with him had a great experience! I saw him, live, several times and he was ALWAYS great. i think his influence will live on in those who worked for him. So sorry this happened.

[@dMbTiger]

@@jimjennings7623 Miles Davis made me a jazz junkie when I was 13. Now I'm 82. Listened to over 10,000 albums since then. That and abstract expressionist art have been my religion. An atheist has to have something to believe in. Something to make you feel that life is worthwhile (in addition to sex). Three axes beauty --- art, women and jazz!

[@lindareid1650]

I remember meeting this brother when he first came to NY, hosting me in his tiny apartment downtown. He was so sweet and kind; full of talent, hope and promise. I pray he is now in peace and where he wants to be. Love, love, love. There will always be new talent but none like his.

[@woodsoncircle]

Ameen Saleem is the truth on bass.

[@lharris9924]

Kras 4 he is a phenom!!!

[@JonBatisteTruthBeTold]

Awe yea!

[@IllUMINATED33]

Beautifully brilliant.

[@knkx]

Thanks for listening

[@PintoRadMan]

sooooooo freakin beautiful ,like wtf, it brings tears to my goddamn eyes man... fuck.

[@jpatrickgreen]

Now this is jazz.

[@davidboa2768]

Roy was the real deal. He really was. Immense and so much soul. Jeez.

[@reggiep671]

Roy Hargrove used to come to Chicago on Thanksgiving weekend every year (2006-2008 roughly), in 2009 he came on New Year's weekend. I saw him at the Jazz Showcase the night after NYE, and they played an amazing set. They got an enthusiastic standing ovation that didn't stop. When they took the bandstand again for the encore, "Soulful" is what they played and it was simply the best thing I've ever heard. He dedicated it to Chicago..."...this is what I think of you, Chicago...Soulful."

[@masonmcintyre741]

Man I was lucky enough to catch Roy play at Blues Alley in DC I think winter of 2016. One of the best shows I’ve ever been too and he played this joint. RIP to a legend, gone too soon.

[@raphael3013]

Still listening. Eternal piece of art.

[@TheRealManzilla]

Didn't even realize the drummer didn't have a kick till the camera showed his solo break. Dope

[@callmemonkh9020]

Roy was SO HAPPY, and PROUD of His Band......!!!!!! Roy... y'all Sounded Beautiful.

[@barbaraann2241]

brothas keep'n the tradition alive

[@AlWill]

How in the world... can 76 people not Love this!?!?! That's crazy......

[@rascalrollins3587]

It's up to 92....sad😢

[@cappeto]

Straight 🧌

[@isiaagbaru377]

How my generation interpreted jazz.

[@BenoitHenriot]

Legend Roy playing behind an orange office chair, Justin Robinson cooking music on saxophone as always, the young Jonathan Batiste killing it with a f... truly detuned straight piano... Music and harmony will live forever Missing you Roy, missing you Guys.

[@marqopolo5171]

piano solo is the BEST THING MY EARS HEARD

[@electrojazz14]

man he's gone, Jazz Giant, RIP bro

[@henrybrown1268]

Roy Hargrove was God himself on the horn. I don't know of any artist, dead or alive, in any genre of music, conveyed such energy, spirit, and professionalism like Roy Hargrove. Roy was such a wonderful musician! I miss his music so much. Continue to rest in peace my brother!

[@MisterMister5893]

The 'duet' between the pianist and bassist is a thing of beauty. It sounded so I don't know a word to describe it but it conjures feelings of breezy chilled air in the atmosphere, Christmas decorations everywhere punctuated with a nice chestnut permeating the air, oh it's Christmas time already.

[@timeisnow4116]

Roy Hargrove was a genius and had something that doesn't come very frequently, he had an ear for what sounds really good and reaches the mind, soul and body.

[@bobdwizardytp4620]

👍what he said

[@ava_alami]

Great comment

[@bernardgaming5055]

very well said

[@rhoyeamistad2114]

I wish he was still here so I can just talk to him. He’s a person I truly admire when it comes to him as a person and as a trumpet player

[@robertbassett2105]

Absolute genius work truly magical performance, finest version ever. Baptiste piano is so good it makes you cry. Everyone on this cut slays it!

[@knkx]

Thanks for watching!

[@fairplayer7435]

RIP brother ROY... What a priviledge to have seen you on stage in London. Missed always.

[@frederickhill7181]

This really is the Jazz of the 21st century. No anger, no breaking of vessels, just finding new ways with time-honoured materials.

[@davidboa2768]

Totally. Couldn’t have put it better. 🙏🏻

[@joaquinmuro6596]

this is a great tune, but besides that, we all have to admit that this version is one of those when everything is straight to the point. beautiful

[@robertmooretruro]

I miss Roy Hargrove’s music and performance so much. I remember when this video was uploaded and I still listen to it often. I was just starting to get in to Jon Batiste at the time too and was stoked to hear him play with Roy Hargrove. This recording makes me happy no matter what is going on, I usually pick up my horn and play along.

[@bensush]

RIP King Hargrove! I love your music.

[@jamaalwicksmusic]

Damn Roy. We miss you brother.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Roy was such a wonderful trumpet talent, with shades of Miles, Wynton, Chet and Dizzy, plus his own unique take on jazz. It is so sad he left us too soon. You are certainly missed!

[@SOULER820]

He also had the spirit & style of Clifford. Search for his rendition of I Remember Clifford (live) with the DizzyG Big Band in concert......mesmerizing. My take is he was the "free spirit" of Clifford Brown. Eh?

[@trumpetmusicplay6300]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmancoKtfbmfhac 🎺

[@kdub607]

Excellent sound, love how Roy enjoyed the music as much as anyone in the room. Such a cool dude, he is missed.

[@josephgutkowski2059]

Roy Hargrove was one of the best trumpet players to come along in the last thirty years. You can hear a bit of blue Mitchell and lee morgan in his playing, but his style and sound are all his own. I was fortunate to see him perform with johnny Griffin at the blue note. Yet another outstanding musician taken way before his time.

[@jamesgriffin1994]

I am seeing this cat on trumpet and Joey Alexander on Piano, Christian McBride on bass, Russell Malone on guitar, and Jeff Watts on drums. Roy was taken from us at a time when Jazz was making a comeback. All of those aforementioned young artist could taken the art form to another level. He left here with a lot of music left in him. That's the shame of it all. R.I.P.

[@emilerose1424]

Happy 52nd birthday Roy, Oct 16. Gone but well-remembered and forever appreciated.

[@viktoriabori1908]

Roy Hardgrove for ever ❤❤❤

[@jorymil]

Every drummer needs to watch this. Much love to 'Tez's family.

[@jooseysmoolay7767]

Listened to this at least 30 times yesterday. Rest Easy Brother Roy.

[@Guitfiddlejase]

Still can’t believe he’s gone Not only was he the hippest of my generation..but he always knew the difference concerning the tradition. ..and that is why I loved him God Bless You Hardgroove

[@09trareg]

I'm still in denial myself. I absolutely loved his music and was an ardent listener!

[@lharris9924]

I loved seeing the personality in this video. Sheer genius! RIP Roy Hargrove.

[@stephenwallace1688]

Roy would swing through Boston every year and I was always there digging his stuff. I will miss him greatly.

[@Gary-59]

Scullers!

[@3MUnique]

When u r truly happy with ur life’s work.🎺💪🏾✊🏾

[@toneyam3643]

I was just listening to Roy playing another song and wanted to tell him the people of this world needs him to live a long life his music brings forth inner healing and then I noticed someone's comment saying, rip.

[@brownsuga929]

One of the greatest!! Gone to soon. RIP Roy. You'll be deeply missed ❤🖤💚🙏🏾

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Back in the 'golden age' of radio live performances were quite the norm. But, they were done 'on location'. KPLU is the only one that I know of that does this regularly. So, hats off to KPLU.

[@GiftedCJohnson1]

The Supreme Roy Hargrove!!! May your spirit forever reign throughout the portals of Time. 🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺R.I.P

[@breakpoint4match]

Wow. Can't even explain how much I LOVE this!!!! I absolutely understand why Roy keeps movin' & smiling! Love the ending, as well, b/c you can tell that he enjoyed it just as much -- "YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!" LOL! I feel ya all the way, Roy.

[@erickmatthewlynch2058]

breakpoint4match he’s also high af 😂

[@Nickblanchettemusic]

roy hargrove is certainly among today's elite artists

[@george7864]

that saxaphonist is rlly good also he plays outside the changes

[@terrykirichenko3761]

Nick Blanchette totally

[@kenbsmith2]

I wake up to Hubbard's First Light and Hargrove's Soulful EVERYDAY!!!!

[@harlemsonchap2]

Roy was one of the best!

[@RajeevKumar-wl6ei]

I cry like a baby when his 🎺 creates subtle magic in my psyche .. boy, I wonder how deep this guy is to produce such profound tunes

[@notlegitkoolaid4911]

RIP Mr.Hargrove, you will always be a legend

[@rascalrollins3587]

Good music transcends time.

[@martinnash5512]

I remember being in college, walking into the cafeteria and seeing a young man playing the trumpet like he had a gun to his head! Made me fall in love right there. Love me some Roy. rip

[@ethanchambers02]

really breaks my heart. what a beautiful man. also, did not know John Batiste played with him!

[@mackgrout]

Still listening to this years later. Miss you Roy.

[@jannmikoingelrabagogamingc6012]

Man, I am only just realizing until now! When I first heard of Jon Batiste, I was so ecstatic when he played Soulful during his Jazz Night in America performance. It is a revelation for me to see that all this time, the pianist playing in here was him!

[@williamjackson6705]

So much joy & life while he`s playing . Can`t believe he was taken from us so early but he left us so much. We will always miss you Roy.

[@markwilliams352]

What a beautiful composition and what a towering musical loss. Thank you Roy for the GREAT music and for sharing your gifts with so many of us. RIP.

[@michaelcarpenter1031]

Mesmerizing. Mind=Blown Day = Made Wish he was still here.

[@ejenedesouza1663]

A master and classic player.Never forgotten..Take your RESt well in peace.Eternally immortalised .Great personality.

[@379val]

RIP Roy, Thanks for all the great music you put out over the years. You were my favorite bro. I remembered where I was when Miles died and when you did. I was in a funk for awhile. This video makes me smile. God bless you Roy!

[@questelohim...]

I come up short finding words to describe how much I LOVE Roy Hargrove music! I just end up shaking my head at his greatness. Amazing.

[@billystrayhornsghost]

I was moving to this too....Hargrove is a true jazzer!!!

[@xolisamlali50]

A young Jon Batiste on the piano, wow! No wonder he has matured to be the artist he is today.

[@illitrait]

...utterly enchanting. What a huge loss. Continue to RIP, Roy Hargrove.

[@billiemook]

Roy is such a bad ass!