Factoids:
- "September in the Rain" was written by Harry Warren (lyrics by Al Dubin) in 1937
- Towards the end of this song, Hargrove scats (singing nonsense syllables) along with the band while engaging in Call & Response echoes
- Many groups have performed arrangements of this song from The Beatles to Norah Jones to Willie Nelson
- Roy Hargrove (1969 - ) is a jazz trumpet player and bandleader
- He has played with numerous jazz greats - Wynton Marsalis and Herbie Hancock as examples
- Leads the "RH Factor" big band that combines elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul and gospel
- He is known for his stage presence along with his bold Nike shoes & tuxedo combination
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