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Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (December 21, 1934 – January 29, 2009) 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,...
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Nov 30, 2011 · Learn about Hank Crawford, a soulful alto saxophonist who played with Ray Charles and led his own groups. Explore his biography, discography, photos, videos and similar artists.
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 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...
Feb 2, 2009 · February 2, 200910:56 AM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. 12-Minute Listen. Saxophonist Hank Crawford died Jan. 29 at the age of 74. The Memphis-born musician backed B.B. King and Ray Charles before...