Ray Crawford (musician)

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Ray Crawford
Born(1924-02-07)February 7, 1924
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 1997(1997-12-30) (aged 73)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Guitar, Saxophone
Years active1940s–1990s
Formerly ofAhmad Jamal, Gil Evans

Ray Crawford (February 7, 1924 – December 30, 1997) was an American jazz guitarist who originally played tenor saxophone,[1] until tuberculosis prevented him continuing with the instrument.[2] He made notable contributions to albums by Ahmad Jamal, Gil Evans, and Sonny Criss, and pioneered a technique of rhythmic bongo-style guitar accompaniment.[3] Favourite amongst his recorded solos were those on "La Nevada" on Gil Evans's Out of the Cool album.[4]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Ahmad Jamal

With Gil Evans

With Curtis Amy & Dupree Bolton

With Sonny Criss

References

  1. "The Coda interview with Ray Crawford | 1980". 24 May 2012.
  2. Yanow, Scott. "Ray Crawford". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  3. "Ray Crawford". Discogs.
  4. Feather, Leonard (April 2007). The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-532000-8.