Diamond in the Rough

by Hargrove,Roy

Overview

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove's debut as a leader found him occasionally recalling Freddie Hubbard but already sounding fairly original in the hard bop genre. On a quartet version of "Easy To Remember," Hargrove shows restraint and maturity in his lyrical ballad statement while featuring his strong bop chops on most of the other selections. Among the many other up-and-coming voices heard on this 1989 set are pianist Geoffrey Keezer (who contributes three originals and shows what he had picked up from McCoy Tyner), the fluid altoist Antonio Hart and drummer Ralph Peterson, Jr. Tenor-saxophonist Ralph Moore, pianist John Hicks and drummer Al Foster are also in the notable supporting cast. The one fault to the CD is that the performances and solos are often a little too brief, with all but "Whisper Not" in the 4-6 minute range. But for a debut, Roy Hargrove can still be proud of Diamond In The Rough. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	07/22/2010
Label:	Novus
UPC:	0012416308229
Rank:	680

Tracks

1. Proclamation
2. Ruby, My Dear
3. A New Joy
4. Confidentiality
5. Broski
6. Whisper Not
7. All over Again
8. It's Easy to Remember
9. Premonition
10. BHG
11. Wee

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Roy Hargrove   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Antonio Hart   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Ralph Moore   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
John Hicks   Guest Artist,Piano
Ralph Peterson   Guest Artist,Drums
Charles Fambrough   Guest Artist,Bass
Scott Colley   Guest Artist,Bass
Geoff Keezer   Guest Artist,Piano
Al Foster   Drums

Technical Credits

James Nichols   Engineer
Frank Paparelli   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Charles Fambrough   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Denzil Best   Composer
Roy Hargrove   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Benny Golson   Composer
Larry Clothier   Producer
Jack Adelman   Mastering
Steve Prezant   Photography
Ria Lewerke   Art Direction,Design
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Geoff Keezer   Composer