Trumpet master, Roy Hargrove dies at age 49

Roy Hargrove performs at 2010 TD Ottawa Jazz Festival – photo © Brian Goldschmied

 

 
One of the great trumpet players of our time, Roy Hargrove dies last Friday evening, Nov. 2 at age 49 due to cardiac arrest. He last performed at the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival on the Main Stage in 2010. The Festival extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP Roy.