By Peter Hum, The Ottawa Citizen
The big band of trumpeter Roy Hargrove impressed with a satisfying blend of powerful, precise ensemble work and effusive soloing Tuesday night in Confederation Park.
OTTAWA — The big band of trumpeter Roy Hargrove generously delivered two kinds of treats Tuesday night in Confederation Park.
The 40-year-old’s hard-hitting band grabbed listeners from the get-go with updated, original fare that more often recalled the turbulent music of John Coltrane instead of those traditional big-band influences Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
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