Live at KNKX
| Live at KNKX | ||||
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| Released | January 7, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 (track 4) & 2017 (tracks 1–3) | |||
| Venue | KNKX studios, Seattle, Washington | |||
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| Length | 27:06 | |||
| Label | Roy Hargrove Legacy[1] | |||
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Live at KNKX is an EP by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, consisting of live radio performances recorded at Seattle public radio station KNKX in 2009 and 2017, and released by KNKX on January 7, 2026.[2][3][4]
On November 10, 2025, Roy Hargrove Legacy announced the EP,[5] and the first track, "Top of My Head", was released as an advance single on November 21, 2025.[2] It features three other originals, "The Seattle Vibe", "Angels", and "Soulful", none of which were included on any of Hargrove's studio albums.[2][3]
Reception
SoulTracks praised the EP as revealing "the artistry, emotional depth and spontaneity that made Hargrove one of the defining jazz voices of his generation".[6]
Megan Oh of Seattle University's KXSU radio station, wrote that "These studio sessions debuted some of his original material, an instant classic that became popular in jazz scenes around the country despite being officially unreleased."[7]
The song "Top of My Head" received significant airplay on jazz radio, drawing in a new generation of fans.[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Roy Hargrove.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Top of My Head" | 6:37 |
| 2. | "The Seattle Vibe" | 5:45 |
| 3. | "Angels" | 5:22 |
| 4. | "Soulful" | 9:22 |
| Total length: | 27:06 | |
- Recorded live at the studios of KNKX public radio, Seattle, Washington, in 2009 (track 4) and 2017 (tracks 1–3)
Personnel
- Roy Hargrove – trumpet, vocals
- Justin Robinson – alto saxophone
- Ameen Saleem – bass
- Tadataka Unno (1–3), Jon Batiste (4) – piano
- Quincy Phillips (1–3), Montez Coleman (4) – drums
References
- ^ Torres, Liz (2025). "ROY HARGROVE – 'Top of My Head' – Advance Single for Jazz Radio" (PDF). p. 1. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Roy Hargrove Legacy – Roy Hargrove Live at KNKX". royhargroveofficial.com. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ a b "'Roy Hargrove: Live at KNKX' EP Release—A Benefit Event for KNKX". KNKX. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "KNKX Release Event for 'Roy Hargrove: Live at KNKX' EP feat. D'Vonne Lewis Trio – A Benefit for KNKX". The Triple Door. 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "New release alert: Roy Hargrove Live at KNKX". royhargroveofficial.com. November 10, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Patryk, Robb (January 11, 2026). "Roy Hargrove estate issues stunning live Seattle set". SoulTracks. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ Oh, Megan (January 14, 2026). "Roy Hargrove's Soulful Seattle Legacy". www.kxsu.org. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Roy Hargrove Top of My Head (Roy Hargrove Legacy)". JazzWeek. November 24, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.