Nothing Serious is a studio album by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, released on May 2, 2006, by Verve Records. The album was released simultaneously alongside Distractions, a recording by Hargrove's group The RH Factor.
Reception
Russ Musto of All About Jazz wrote that Nothing Serious "may be Roy Hargrove's best disc yet", and has "beauty and drama, eliciting passionate playing from each of the group's members".
The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek stated, "This is a solid date, full of finger-popping tunes, great twists and turns and spontaneity."
JazzTimes's Andrew Lindemann Malone commented that on the album, Hargrove "gives talented musicians room to do their thing, creates a cohesive sound and (last but not least) plays his ass off on the trumpet."
Jeff McCord of Texas Monthly noted that Hargrove's "playing brims with confidence and vigor" throughout the album.
Track listing All tracks are written by Roy Hargrove except where noted.
Personnel Musicians
Roy Hargrove – trumpet, flugelhorn Justin Robinson – alto saxophone, flute Slide Hampton – trombone (2, 7, 8) Ronnie Matthews – piano Dwayne Burno – double bass Willie Jones III – drums
Technical
Larry Clothier, Roy Hargrove – producer Dahlia Ambach Caplin – co-producer John Newcott, Kelly Pratt – release coordinator Al Schmitt – recording engineer, mixing Bill Airey Smith – assistant recording engineer Doug Sax, Robert Hadley – mastering Hollis King – art direction Sachico Asano – design, photography (inside background) Ian Gittler – photography
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