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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.
Feb 3, 2009 · 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 discography for Atlantic,...
Nov 30, 2011 · 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. He has an instantly recognizable voice, and his excellent choice of material suits his style perfectly.
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Feb 5, 2009 · Hank Crawford, the bluesy alto saxophonist who was a mainstay of Ray Charles’ band in the late 1950s and early ‘60s, has died. He was 74. Crawford, who also wrote arrangements for Charles and...
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.
Feb 2, 2009 · Facebook. Flipboard. Email. Saxophonist Hank Crawford died Jan. 29 at the age of 74. The Memphis-born musician backed B.B. King and Ray Charles before going solo. He later became the musical...
Mar 5, 2009 · Hank Crawford, the last survivor of Ray Charles's three great saxophone players, whose inflamed and exhortatory alto sound was a guiding influence for many, has died at the age of 74. His death...
