Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Dies at 49

R. I. P One of the most gifted jazz musicians of his generation, Roy Hargrove, has died at age 49 after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest. Besides recording his own series of acclaimed albums, Hargrove became famous among urban music fans in the early 2000s as a member of the collective the Soulquarians, appearing on essential albums like D’Angelo’s “Voodoo,” Common’s “Like Water for Chocolate” and … Continue reading Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Dies at 49

Common to Topline Starz’s ‘Black Samurai’ Reboot From RZA, Jerry Bruckheimer

Hmmm . . . . We would love to hear your thoughts on this one. Starz is ready to get its samurai on. The premium cable network is teaming with Common, RZA and Jerry Bruckheimer to develop Marc Olden’s book series Black Samurai as a scripted TV series. Common is attached to star, while RZA and Bruckheimer will executive produce. The drama follows Robert Sand (Common), a … Continue reading Common to Topline Starz’s ‘Black Samurai’ Reboot From RZA, Jerry Bruckheimer