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American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader known for his virtuosic technique, soulful sound, and contributions to hard bop, post-bop, and fusion.Roy Hargrove emerged in the late 1980s as a leading figure in the young jazz revival. Discovered by Wynton Marsalis while still in high school in Dallas, Texas, he quickly gained acclaim. Hargrove won Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Instrumental Album ('Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall' with Herbie Hancock and Michael Brecker) and Best Latin Jazz Album ('Habana' with Crisol).He led the Roy Hargrove Quintet and the progressive funk/jazz/hip-hop collective The RH Factor, collaborating extensively with artists across genres like D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Common, and Shirley Horn. Hargrove was celebrated for his powerful, emotive playing and remained a vital force in jazz until his untimely death.

• Hargrove battled kidney disease for many years, which significantly impacted his health and touring schedule in his later life. He reportedly underwent dialysis for over a decade.
• His death at age 49 in 2018 was caused by cardiac arrest resulting from complications related to kidney disease.
• A legendary anecdote recounts a famous 2006 jam session at the New York club The Small's, where Hargrove played continuously for nearly 7 hours, reportedly leaving the stage only once.
• He was known for his intense dedication to music and demanding standards in bandleading, sometimes described as perfectionist.