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Album Description
"This recording was made to bring sonic pleasure to the listener," says trumpeter/bandleader Roy Hargrove about his sublime new album, Earfood, his debut Groovin' High/Emarcy Records. "Simple melodies moving around luscious chords allow [my working quintet] to capture attention and give a feeling of transcendence." Nicknaming the album Sound Nutrition, Hargrove delivers a 13-song collection of nutritious post-bop jazz that includes seven of his originals and six covers that range from the upbeat Cedar Walton crowd-pleaser "I'm Not So Sure" that opens the CD to the New Orleans-styled endsong, Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home to Me." "This is my favorite way to play," says Hargrove, who, at 38, is one of a handful of jazz artists of his generation who have deservedly attained critical and commercial star status. "I like playing music that's considered classic jazz, especially now when it's hard to find musicians who deal with the jazz tradition. So many people are playing the `new and improved' jazz, which alienates a lot of the audience. I'm not afraid to play the blues and soul, and I like to try to be innovative. But I prefer the standards sound. If you get too far from that, what's the point?"
Album Description
2008 album recorded by Roy's working quintet, playing a repertoire consisting of songs they play live while on tour, mixed in with a few new originals. Simple melodies moving around luscious chords are to the fore, and Roy gets back to his Jazz roots after the RH Factor releases. Ear Food presents a richly colored snapshot of an artist reaching his prime, a young player once dubbed ubiquitously as the 'Young Lion', is now head of The Jazz Pride. He has nothing left to prove as his current trumpet sound reveals in his total command of tone that's inflected with subtle emotions and, when needed, pure Hard Bop power. 13 tracks. Universal.
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Ear Food
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2008-07-29)
- Publisher: Emarcy
- Label: Emarcy
- Studio: Emarcy
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Music: #973
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Summary: Hargrove's best 2008-10-04
Comment: I considered Hargrove's album "The Vibe" to be his best for a long time. He has exceeded that set with this masterwork. The last song does not really fit with the rest, but that does not matter. The sonic quality of this recording is also a cut above most anything I have ever heard. Each instrument is so distinct and clear. More importantly, the music grooves.
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Summary: If you think this CD is excellent...see Roy and Gerald live! 2008-09-25
Comment: As usual, Roy delivers a 5+ star performance. This CD is in continuous play in my car, and has been since the day it came out.
The other gem on this recording is Gerald Clayton. He is one incredible jazz pianist; watch for his CD to come out soon as I have no doubts that it will be 5 star as well. Gerald and Roy are playing together more and more, and they compliment each other like no other two musicians that I have ever heard.
As fantastic as this CD is, there is no comparison to hearing Hargrove live. I have seen him on several occasions and he brings down the house every time! He is respectful of the other musicians on the stage, and he bleeds talent. Pay any amount and make any effort to see him. You'll come away from his performance just wanting more more more.
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Summary: ear food 2008-09-16
Comment: I absolutely love this album!Roy Hargrove has done it again,but everything he does is great!
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Summary: Roy is #1 in my book!! 2008-09-15
Comment: Roy Hargrove has never disappointed me. Ear Food is another example of his fine musicianship. I highly recommend this disc .
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Summary: Stellar musicianship 2008-08-21
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I usually don't care for Hargrove's albums - but this one is amazing. A diamond. Well recorded and rehearsed. Everything is on time and on target.
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