Artist Info: Gregory Charles Royal

Art Blakey protege Gregory Charles Royal (born October 10, 1961 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is an American musician, composer, author, and a judge on America's Hot Musician.

Prior to becoming a judge on America's Hot Musician, Royal, a jazz trombonist, enjoyed a long career with many top bands and shows. They include the Duke Ellington Orchestra (1989–1999), Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Slide Hampton and his World of Trombones and as [read more...]