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.
Contents
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