This 2008 release finds the Roy Hargrove Quintet revisiting and reinterpreting a selection of jazz standards and pop tunes with their signature blend of funk, soul, and hard bop. It captures the ensemble in a period of confident, crowd-pleasing performance.
- "Earfood" was released on June 2, 2008, by Universal Music Group International.
- The album features a consistent lineup from the period, including Justin Robinson on alto saxophone, Gerald Cannon on bass, and Montez Coleman on drums.
- The track "Myzinho Improvised" showcases Hargrove's lyrical trumpet improvisations over a complex rhythmic foundation.
The Roy Hargrove Quintet was an ensemble led by the Grammy-winning trumpeter Roy Hargrove, a key figure in the late 20th and early 21st century jazz revival. The quintet's recordings in the 2000s often showcased a blend of hard bop influences with contemporary R&B and hip-hop sensibilities.
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