Search results
Milestone, Atlantic. Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (December 21, 1934 – January 29, 2009) [1] was an American alto saxophonist, pianist, arranger and songwriter whose genres ranged from R&B, hard bop, jazz-funk, and soul jazz.
Nov 30, 2011 · Claim Page. Hank Crawford. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. Hank Crawford was an alto sax sensation since he stepped out of the Ray Charles band back in 1963. A signature piercing, full bodied, blues, soul, and gospel drenched tone, sets him apart from the alto pack.
Jan 29, 2009 · A prolific jazz/blues saxophonists who came to prominence playing with Ray Charles. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. December 21, 1934 in Memphis, TN. Died. January 29, 2009 in Memphis, TN. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Hard Bop, Soul Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Jazz-Funk, Saxophone Jazz. Also Known As.
Artist: Hank Crawford Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. was an American alto saxophonist, pianist, arranger and songwriter whose genres ranged from R&B, hard bop, jazz-funk, and soul jazz. Crawford was musical director for Ray Charles before embarking on a solo career releasing many well-regarded albums for labels such as Atlantic, CTI and ...
HANK CRAWFORD. RnB / Soul Jazz • United States. Jazz music community with review and forums. Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (21 December 1934 – 29 January 2009) was an American R&B, hard bop, jazz-funk, soul jazz alto saxophonist, arranger and songwriter. Crawford was musical director for Ray Charles before embarking on a solo career ...
Mar 5, 2009 · John Fordham. Wed 4 Mar 2009 19.01 EST. Hank Crawford, the last survivor of Ray Charles's three great saxophone players, whose inflamed and exhortatory alto sound was a guiding influence for...
Feb 3, 2009 · By Bruce Weber. Feb. 2, 2009. Hank Crawford, whose fluidly emotional saxophone solos as a sideman for Ray Charles led to a long career as a leader of jazz and soul bands and a lengthy...
