Bob Crawford--INTRODUCING BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC
Bob Crawford--INTRODUCING BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
LinkedIn Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/
IboToolbox Profile: http://ibosocial.com/bobcrawford1
By way of introduction, my name is Bob Crawford, President
of RMCO MUSIC/BMI/NYC/USA, a very versatile and prolific 35
year veteran songwriter/composer/producer actively seeking
music/sync licensing/placement opportunities for recording artists
to cover, for theme songs/underscoring/transitions in film/TV,
movie trailers, commercial advertising and product placement in all
media formats, corporate business presentations, ringtones, video
games, websites, and the like creating music in genres such
as Adult Contemporary (Pop), R&B/Soul, Contemporary
Crossover Jazz, Dance, Indie Rock, and Singer-Songwriter
idioms. I have original period piece music from the 1970s-2010
for licensing purposes in all media formats.
Having been in the music industry for quite some time I
have a rather large song catalog & long track record, working
with such varied artists as Jocelyn Brown (#1 Record “Somebody
Else’s Guy”), Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), Maxine Brown (Tony
Award Winner, R&B Hall of Fame member), Dennis Williams
(O’Jays, Temptations), Larry Harlow (Lifetime Grammy Award Winner
& Latin Music Hall of Fame member) , Ron Richardson (Tony
Award Winner for “Big River”), Loretta Devine (“Waiting To Exhale”,
“Dreamgirls”- original Broadway cast, BET Image Award Winner),
Jimmy Norman (R&B Hall of Fame member), Maria Howell (“The
Color Purple”), Vondie Curtis-Hall (“Dreamgirls”- original Broadway
cast, Gotham & Satellite Awards Winner), Carl Hall (“The Wiz”,
“Mahalia”), Neal Shulman (Aztec 2 Step multiple albums), &
Beverly Crosby (“Wild Women”).
On Jun 1, 2013 my 2 Contemporary Crossover Jazz
albums BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 & 2 (recorded in
1978-82), were released by RMCO MUSIC in 2013, and are
available at i-Tunes, CD Baby, AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, Google
Play, & Spotify.
As an appetizer: Song Samples…Period pieces galore! Take your
pick!
1) For Pop/Rock Collection (1974-2013):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI_XHvfKYTY&list=PLYTatzwr5gvg6Lurk6IKrCM8ZC19KBhme
2) For R&B/Soul Collection(1978-2010):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZ1BJKIL-A&list=PLYTatzwr5gviiJXXna7zdIhv5HizbB1zq
3) For Crossover Jazz Collection:
a) Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC presents:Contemporary Crossover Jazz
Instrumentals Volume 1 (Midtempo/Romantic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVg4ILJdIFU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvixwR_hbIqqvi3Kl7NwLtOf
b) Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC presents: Contemporary Crossover Jazz
Instrumentals Volume 2 (Uptempo Jazz &Jazz/Funk Party
Music)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__VpYRQjaU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvhDXrSyJzVRTFHDyd_Cv-im
All songs written & produced by Bob Crawford ©Bob
Crawford/RMCO MUSIC/BMI
I’ve also had original music placements in the King’s Plaza,
Bklyn, NY radio ad (1975-1978), "Komedy U" theme song with
Ellen DeGeneris on Comedy Central TV (1988), "Everything Is Gonna
Be Fine" Vice Media’s King of the Road-Episode
310 “The Finale” (2018),” ) “Frayed” Season1 Episode
2-“Where Do We Go From Here” (Fall 2019 ABC, Australia), :Slow
Down” in “The Last Thing He Wanted” (Netflix) starring Ben Affleck
and Anne Hathaway, “The Latin Thing” NARCOS (Netflix, Season 5
Episode 503 in production), “He Loves Me—He Loves Me Not”
“Mixed-ish” (episode 106 in production), my original song “Storm of
Changes” included in the compilation album “Heroes for Hurricane
Harvey (2018), as well as having my Crossover Jazz composition
"Floater" included in 70 Jazz compilation albums on Spotify.
IMDb Profile Page:
https://pro.imdb.com/v2/name/nm10824095?rf=ProPublic&ref_=nm_pub_upslb_login&rf=ProPublic
As a point of information I own ALL the rights
to ALL of my music (writer’s, publishing, master
recordings) so there will be no issues regarding any possible deals
that may be made going forward.
Everything above appears as links in my YouTube catalog and is
presented to you in MP3 128 kbps format. I have fully remastered
versions of everything in MP3 320kbps and WAV formats available to
you upon request.
Best regards,
Bob Crawford
President
RMCO MUSIC/BMI
New York, NY, USA
[email protected]
212-255-2161
http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/
http://ibosocial.com/bobcrawford1
I have been producing artists in genres such as Pop, R&B,
Rock, Contemporary Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and
Folk idioms for 35 years, ranging from Jocelyn Brown to Larry
Harlow to Mick Taylor to Maxine Brown, among many others. I have my
own hybrid analog/digital recording studio, RMCO MUSIC, in Chelsea
in Manhattan, or if you prefer another one we can work there, or
online, if you so desire. Please let me know if you would like to
set up a meeting so that we can more fully discuss your project. In
the meantime, here is my web address so that you can find out a bit
more about me... http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
BOB CRAWFORD-RMCO MUSIC at the top of Search Engines--Google,
Yahoo, and Bing
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
LinkedIn Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/
Ibo Toolbox Profile: http://www.ibosocial.com/bobcrawford1
My name & company (RMCO MUSIC) are now at the top of the 3
major search engines--Google, Yahoo, and Bing. All you have to do
is to type in "bobcrawford-rmcomusic",
"bobcrawford-symmetriccycles", or "Jazz--Bob Crawford" on any of
the 3 sites and then click...6 pages of either Bob Crawford, RMCO
Music, or both headings (roughly 60 entries) appear...
Bob Crawford—Going Mobile
For those using mobile phones, I just joined Advamobile where
you can access my music, videos, blogs, and photos on the go. The
URL is: www.adva.us/bobcrawford
Text: getbobcrawford to 444999
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MUSICAL RESUME
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
1972-3 Musical Director and Guitarist/Singer for the National
Company of Paul Sills’“Story Theatre”
1976-7 House jazz guitarist for the Jazzmania Society in NYC
1977-8 House jazz guitarist for the Terrace at the Village Gate
in NYC
1978-9 House jazz guitarist for the “Jazz Jam” series at “The
Brook” in NYC
1981 Composed the score for the Off-Broadway production of
“Graven Images”
1981 Composed the score for Playwrights’ Horizons production of
“Personals”
1982 Wrote the jazz theory book “SYMMETRIC CYCLES”
2011 RMCO MUSIC published “SYMMETRIC CYCLES” distributed by
Charles Colin Publications, Tappan NY
2013 Released 2 Crossover Jazz albums on RMCO MUSIC distributed
by Catapult, Inc.
a) BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER
INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1
b) BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER
INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 2
1979-Present—Guitarist, Stage Manager, and Live Sound Engineer
for Larry Harlow and the Fania All-Stars
Albums include: Our Latin Feeling(1980), Yo Soy Latino (1983),
The Sweet Smell Of Success (1984), My Time Is Now (1991), Latin
Jazz Encounter(1998).
Production, writing and co-writing credits include:
Larry Harlow, Jocelyn Brown, Maxine Brown, Mick Taylor, Dennis
Williams (O’Jays, Temptations), Ron Richardson, Carl Hall, Aztec 2
Step, Beverly Crosby, Loretta Devine, and Vondie Curtis-Hall
Wrote “My Time Is Now” (1991) with Dennis Williams (O'Jays,
Temptations) recorded by Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner
and Latin Music-Salsa Hall of Fame member Larry Harlow for Cache
Records (Fania)
Wrote “I Want To Be Loved” (2006) recorded by R&B Hall of
Fame member and Tony Award winner Maxine Brown
Session guitarist/vocalist/writer/ producer, and arranger for
artists ranging from Phoebe Snow to Larry Harlow for 30 years.
I’ve also had original music placements in the King’s Plaza,
Bklyn, NY radio ad (1975-1978), "Komedy U" theme song with
Ellen DeGeneris on Comedy Central TV (1988), "Everything Is Gonna
Be Fine" Vice Media’s King of the Road-Episode
310 “The Finale” (2018),” ) “Frayed” Season1 Episode
2-“Where Do We Go From Here” (Fall 2019 ABC, Australia), :Slow
Down” in “The Last Thing He Wanted” (Netflix) starring Ben Affleck
and Anne Hathaway, “The Latin Thing” NARCOS (Netflix, Season 5
Episode 503 in production), “He Loves Me—He Loves Me Not”
“Mixed-ish” (episode 106 in production), my original song “Storm of
Changes” included in the compilation album “Heroes for Hurricane
Harvey (2018), as well as having my Crossover Jazz composition
"Floater" included in 70 Jazz compilation albums on Spotify.
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Bio
Bob Crawford, born in the Bronx, NY, is one of those rare people
combining musicality, scholarship, and business acumen into one
seamless individual. After graduating from the University of
Virginia in 1971 (Phi Beta Kappa/Magna cum laude) Bob embarked on
his musical career full time.
From being the Musical Director, Guitarist, and Vocalist for the
National Company of Paul Sills’ “Story Theatre”(1972-3) to the
publishing of his book “Symmetric Cycles” by RMCO MUSIC in 2011,
Bob has been actively involved in songwriting, arranging,
producing, and studio work as a guitarist and vocalist for the past
30 years.
In 1975, Bob founded Josandra Rehearsal Studios in NYC which
became the home of such celebrated musicians as Pat Martino, Larry
Harlow, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Mongo Santamaria, Slide
Hampton, Sam Jones, Tom Harrell, Kevin Eubanks, Larry Coryell, John
Abercrombie, Brand X, Tom Rush, John Hammond, Aztec 2 Step, Jocelyn
Brown, Meat Loaf, Loretta Devine, and Roz Ryan among many
others.
In 1986 he acted as President of Lions’ Den Recording in NYC
until 1990 when he formed RMCO MUSIC, his full-service production,
recording, publishing, and consulting company.
In 1991, Larry Harlow (2008 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner and Latin Music Hall of Fame Member) recorded “My Time Is
Now”(“Mi Tiempo Llego”) on the album of the same name, co-written
by Bob Crawford and A. Dennis (Doc) Williams of the O’Jays released
on Cache/Fania Records. In 2006, Maxine Brown (R&B Hall of Fame
Member and Tony Award Winner) recorded another of Bob’s
compositions “I Want To Be Loved” released on “From the Heart” (Mee
Max Music, Inc.)
Still active today RMCO MUSIC boasts such varied clients as
Jocelyn Brown (#1 Record “Somebody Else’s Guy”), Mick Taylor
(Rolling Stones), Maxine Brown (Tony Award Winner, R&B Hall of
Fame member), Dennis Williams (O’Jays, Temptations), Larry Harlow
(Lifetime Grammy Award Winner & Latin Music Hall of Fame
member) , Ron Richardson (Tony Award Winner for “Big River”),
Loretta Devine (“Dreamgirls”- original Broadway cast, BET Image
Award Winner), Maria Howell (“The Color Purple”), Vondie
Curtis-Hall (Gotham & Satellite Awards Winner), Carl Hall (“The
Wiz”), and Beverly Crosby (“Wild Women”).
On June 1, 2013, Bob released 2 Contemporary Jazz albums on RMCO
MUSIC: BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 & 2 available at ITunes,
AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, Google Play, & Spotify.
He continues to write, publish, and place songs with recording
artists, for underscoring in film, TV, product placement,
ringtones, video games, etc. in genres such as Pop, R&B, Rock,
Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, and Folk
idioms to this day.
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Jazz Album Releases
BOB CRAWFORD/RMCOMUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER
INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 is now available via the following online
stores… You can preview/purchase individual tracks starting at
$0.99 or the entire album starting at $5.99...Prices may vary from
store to store…
AmazonMP3: http://amzn.to/1a4URvx
Bandcamp: http://bobcrawford.bandcamp.com
i-Tunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/contemporary-jazz-crossover/id660466729
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Bob_Crawford_Contemporary_Jazz_Crossover_Instrumen?id=Bs3o237bexdnvu6iambyedr2yyq
Personnel Vol. 1
Wheeling: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Soprano Sax, Frank
Ferrucci-Keyboards, Lincoln Goines-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
Floater: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Soprano Sax, Bruce
Whitcomb-Keyboards, Jon Albrink-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
I Don’t Know Why: All instruments by Bob Crawford
Reggae On: Bob Crawford-Guitars, Wolfgang Lagomarsini-Bass, Phil
Leone-Drums/Percussion
Ondulando: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Tenor Sax, Bruce
Whitcomb-Keyboards, Jon Albrink-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
Toyland: All instruments by Bob Crawford
Clusters: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Tenor Sax, Bruce
Whitcomb-Keyboards, Jon Albrink-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
All music written and produced by Bob Crawford ©Bob
Crawford/RMCO MUSIC/BMI
BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER
INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 2 is now available via the following online
stores… You can preview/purchase individual tracks starting at
$0.99 or the entire album starting at $5.99...Prices may vary from
store to store…
AmazonMP3:
http://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Jazz-Crossover-Instrumentals-Vol/dp/B00DDX5HM2/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371409470&sr=301-1
Bandcamp:
http://bobcrawford.bandcamp.com/album/bob-crawford-rmco-music-presents-contemporary-jazz-crossover-instrumentals-vol-2
i-Tunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/contemporary-jazz-crossover/id661737695
GooglePlay:
https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Bob_Crawford_Contemporary_Jazz_Crossover_Instrumen?id=Bl3hokernx6zoykptvgznq2h6k4
Personnel Vol. 2
Babycake Walk: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Tenor Sax, Bruce
Whitcomb-Keyboards, Jon Albrink-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
Pipsqueak: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Soprano Sax, Frank
Ferrucci-Keyboards, Lincoln Goines-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
Try Tones: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Tenor Sax, Bruce
Whitcomb-Keyboards, Jon Albrink-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
Bob & Weave: All instruments by Bob Crawford
Bottoms Up: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Soprano Sax, Frank
Ferrucci-Keyboards, Lincoln Goines-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums, Backing
Vocals-Joseph A., Zephryn C., Bob Crawford
Hi Steppin’: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Soprano Sax, Frank
Ferrucci-Keyboards, Lincoln Goines-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
Babycake Walk Redux: All instruments by Bob Crawford
Bottoms Up Redux: Bob Crawford-Guitars, Wolfgang
Lagomarsini-Bass, Phil Leone-Drums/Percussion
Full Tilt: Bob Crawford-Guitar, Ed Palermo-Tenor Sax, Bruce
Whitcomb-Keyboards, Jon Albrink-Bass, Pat Wehl-Drums
All music written and produced by Bob Crawford ©Bob
Crawford/RMCO MUSIC/BMI
OTHER ONLINE STORES include:
Deezer.com (183 countries)
eMusic.com (30 countries)
iHeartRadio.com (1 country)
Medianet.com (3 countries)
(iMesh, Digital Media 2.0, LAC, iLike, Dynamic Media, HMV,
Tesco, J. River, Inc., Samsung UK, Synacor US, Clearwire, Ebay
Digital Music Center, MOG, etc.)
Rdio.com (9 countries)
Rhapsody.com (17 countries)
Spotify.com (33 countries)
xBoxLive.com (8 countries)
24-7Entertainment.com (11 countries)
(Play.com, Saturn, Media Markt, Weltbild, Ex Libris, Reggae
Entertainment, CDON, Can West, etc.)
Coming Soon!
Videos using Original Jazz Compositions
VIDEOS using my original Jazz compositions…All visuals and music
editing by Carola Rost of Hamburg, Germany…Visit her amazing online
store at www.carosta.com
Windsurfing - Original Music (Pipsqueak) by Bob
Crawford
Beautiful photographs of Windsurfers around the globe with
joyful uptempo jazz by Bob Crawford. The photos are available as
posters
worldwide.http://youtu.be/aZXMGuS8k4Y?list=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEgg
http://youtu.be/R6jrdOy_IvY?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-Q
Pictures of Brazil – Original Music (Ondulando) by Bob
Crawford
Rio de Janeiro, the Iguassu Falls, and many other great views of
Brazil, along with Bob Crawford’s fiery Latin Jazz Music… Carola
Rost created the visuals and edited the music. Enjoy…
http://youtu.be/YcKQrWpjROA
http://youtu.be/YcKQrWpjROA?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-Q
The Open Sea – Original Music by Bob Crawford
(Wheeling)
Seascapes and underwater photography with an edited version of
“Wheeling’. Carola Rost created the visuals and edited the music.
Enjoy… The photos are available as posters worldwide. Contemporary
Jazz instrumental by Bob Crawford…http://youtu.be/vOB5nq_wtrY
http://youtu.be/vOB5nq_wtrY?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-Q
Rob Tilley Photography – Original Music (I Don’t Know Why)
by Bob Crawford
These beautiful photos were taken in the United States, Canada,
New Zealand, Australia and Japan. Listen also to Bob Crawford’s
nice slow
jazz! http://youtu.be/2Lbr6bw85Bc?list=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEgg
http://youtu.be/jhdpvEWl1U0?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-Q
Jazz, Blues & Swing Artists – Original Music (KLD
Blues) by Bob Crawford
Photos of some of the most famous jazz musicians with a gentle
Jazz/Blues track “KLD Blues” by a living legend. Carola Rost
created the visuals and edited the music. Enjoy… The photographs
(posters) and Bob Crawford’s music book “Symmetric Cycles” are
available
worldwide. http://youtu.be/ZCgcB3wCKRo?list=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEgg
Chemistry – Original Music (Bop & Weave) by Bob
Crawford Decorative and/or informative science photos and graphic
arts (I have e. g. a Periodic Table in my bedroom), again with Bob
Crawford’s great Contemporary Jazz composition “Bop & Weave”.
Carola Rost created the visuals and edited the music. Enjoy… The
posters are available
worldwide. http://youtu.be/5gNMM2DmFXw?list=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEgg/
http://youtu.be/YcKQrWpjROA
Biology – Original Music (Floater) by Bob Crawford
Here you can find biological cells, DNA, RNA, and many more
topics on aesthetic educational posters, along with Bob Crawford’s
grooving Contemporary Jazz composition “Floater’ (edited). Carola
Rost created the visuals and edited the music. Enjoy…The photos are
available as posters
worldwide. http://youtu.be/KZiTpDyVpMs?list=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEgg
http://youtu.be/Y3KFHnEeOrk?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-Q
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BOB CRAWFORD'S CURRENT MUSICAL ACTIVITY
Bob Crawford – Official Website
http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
Bob Crawford – LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/
Bob Crawford - Blogger.com
https://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1
Bob Crawford – Box.com
https://app.box.com/s/yy3y2bw3tsoiwid3ef2i
Bob Crawford --Word Press
http://bobcrawfordmusic.wordpress.com/2013/06/09/bob-crawford-rmco-music/
Bob Crawford – Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/bobcrawford.rmcomusic
Bob Crawford – ReverbNation
http://www.reverbnation.com/bobcrawford
Bob Crawford – YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/bobcrawford1949
Bob Crawford—Tumblr
http://bobcrawford1.tumblr.com/
Bob Crawford—Pinterest
http://www.pinterest.com/carolarostmaska/bob-crawford-music/
Bob Crawford – Twitter
http://twitter.com/rmcomuse
Bob Crawford – MySpace - Writer/Producer
http://www.myspace.com/564889319
Bob Crawford – MySpace - Singer/Songwriter/Producer
https://myspace.com/library
Bob Crawford – Soundcloud (RMCO Music)
http://soundcloud.com/rmco-music
Bob Crawford – The Jazz Network
http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profile/BobCrawford
http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profiles/blogs/bob-crawford-symmetric-cycles-new-tools-for-advanced
Bob Crawford – World United Music 1
http://worldunitedmusic.blogspot.com/2011/12/bob-crawford.html
Bob Crawford – Music Supervisors
http://www.musicsupervisor.com
Bob Crawford – Numubu
http://www.numubu.com/bobcrawford
Bob Crawford endorsing KLDguitar products:
http://www.kldguitar.com
Bob Crawford's Music - A Selection of Jazz
http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/music.htm
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ANNOUNCEMENT for BOB CRAWFORD’S NEWLY PUBLISHED MUSIC THEORY
BOOK
”SYMMETRIC CYCLES”
NEW TOOLS FOR ADVANCED IMPROVISATION AND COMPOSITION FOR ALL
MELODIC INSTRUMENTS
Announcing the release of Bob Crawford’s newly published John
Coltrane/Pat Martino/Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory book
"Symmetric Cycles" (Foreward by Mick Taylor -Rolling Stones/John
Mayall) by RMCO MUSIC/Charles Colin Publications.
“Symmetric Cycles" offers new ways of stretching the melodic and
harmonic boundaries of Modal Jazz, Blues, Pentatonic Rock, Latin
(Montunos, etc.) Reggae, World Music, etc., creating sound colors
that will open your ears in ways you may not have experienced
before. It also is extremely useful compositionally--connecting
chords in very unique ways, adding emotional sound colors to
original musical works. As a teaching tool, it is very valuable for
advanced students as well as seasoned players.
The "Symmetric Cycles" site offers a preview of several pages of
the book. Here are 2 endorsements of the book by Larry Harlow and
Bertha Hope:
“Very rarely does a book on advanced improvisation come to be
published that makes sense. Bob Crawford, whom I have had the
pleasure to have worked with professionally and known personally
for over 30 years, has written just such a book. If you are a true
musician and understand “movement of sound” you will certainly
learn and enjoy from his newest venture into the world of
improvising/composing in “Symmetric Cycles”… Read and learn from
this master Guitarist and Teacher.”
Larry Harlow Lifetime Grammy Award Winner-2008, Latin Music Hall
of Fame Member, Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Bandleader,
Founder of the Fania All Stars, CEO Latin Legends, Inc., Lecturer,
Music Educator
“Standing on the shoulders of John Coltrane, Bob Crawford's
innovative and mathematical approach to improvising and composing
makes for one amazing musical adventure. Your diligence in
implementing these concepts in various musical styles e.g. Modal,
Jazz, Blues, Rock, World, etc. will lift your playing/writing to a
higher and brighter level of complexity and sophistication.
“Symmetric Cycles”- a true musical breakthrough!!”
Bertha Hope-Booker Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Recording
Artist, Bandleader, Music Educator“
"Symmetric Cycles” can be ordered by calling Charles Colin
Publications at 845-680-6880, their website
http://www.charlescolin.com/order1.htm or through my website
http://www.carosta.com/bobcrawford/. You can preview several pages
of the book by clicking on the book cover.
AND at Jamey Aebersold’s Jazzbooks site:
http://www.jazzbooks.com/jazz/product/SYMC
Photo: Bob & Mary Crawford (Executive VP, Vocalist, Vocal
Arranger, Consultant) at RMCO MUSIC/NYC/USA
Bob Crawford & Mick Taylor (John Mayall, Rolling Stones) on
a break at RMCO MUSIC/NYC/NYC in 1995.
Bob Crawford & Larry Harlow at soundcheck for the premiere
of Harlow’s “La Raza Latina” in August, 2010 at Lincoln Center Out
Of Doors, NYC
Bob Crawford & Larry Harlow at the production meeting for
Harlow’s “Hommy” at Lincoln Center Out Of Doors in July, 2014
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC review in Maximum Musician’s
Magazine
Review by Marcel Pyron February 20, 2015
Bob Crawford—The Instrumental Giant
Bob Crawford is a multi-talented instrumentalist…his music has
so much to offer that it is unbelievable. His music is remarkably
clever, solid, and full of incredible professionalism. Everything
from the drums to the guitars is outstanding. You will find
yourself amazed by his intelligent talent and rhythm. The
creativity of each piece is stunning, soulful, fluid, and perfectly
produced. One thing for sure is when you listen to him, you will
enjoy the his complex harmonies and grooves that seem
unstoppable.
Bob Crawford, born in the Bronx, NY, is one of those rare people
combining musicality, scholarship, and business acumen into one
seamless individual. After graduating from the University of
Virginia in 1971 (Phi Beta Kappa/Magna cum laude) Bob embarked on
his musical career full time. From being the Musical Director,
Guitarist, and Vocalist for the National Company of Paul Sills'
"Story Theatre"(1972-3) to the publishing of his John Coltrane, Pat
Martino, Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory book “Symmetric
Cycles" (by RMCO MUSIC in 2011), Bob has been actively involved in
songwriting, arranging, producing, and studio work as a guitarist
and vocalist for the past 30 years.
In 1975, Bob founded Josandra Rehearsal Studios in NYC, which
became the home of such celebrated musicians as Pat Martino, Larry
Harlow, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Mongo Santamaria, Slide
Hampton, Sam Jones, Tom Harrell, Kevin Eubanks, Larry Coryell, John
Abercrombie, Brand X, Tom Rush, John Hammond, Aztec 2 Step, Jocelyn
Brown, Meat Loaf, Loretta Devine, and Roz Ryan among many
others.
In 1986 he acted as President of Lions' Den Recording in NYC
until 1990 when he formed RMCO MUSIC, his full-service production,
recording, publishing, and consulting company. In 1991, Larry
Harlow (2008 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Latin
Music Hall of Fame Member) recorded "My Time Is Now"("Mi Tempo
Liego") on the album of the same name, co-written by Bob Crawford
and A. Dennis (Doc) Williams of the O'Jays released on Cache/Fania
Records_ In 2006, Maxine Brown (R&B Hall of Fame Member and
Tony Award Winner) recorded another of Bob's compositions "I Want
To Be Loved" released on her album "From the Heart" (Mee Max Music,
Inc.) He continues to write, publish, and place songs with
recording artists, for underscoring in film, TV, product placement,
ringtones, video games, etc. in genres such as Pop, R&B, Rock,
Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, and Folk
idioms to this day. On June 1, 2013, Bob released BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO
MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol.1
& 2 on RMCO MUSIC, available at AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes,
Google Play, and Spotify.
You will be very pleased by every song you hear from this
phenomenal artist. The vast array of skills of this one man is
truly music to ones ear. His impeccable attention to theory,
complexity, and sheer creative tightness in his rhythm is enough to
make any musician want to know his secrets. He is a master of his
art, and a legend in his own time. You won't forget the day you
heard "Bob Crawford," the completely amazing musical genius. He
will stand out to, you with his invigorating musical abilities.
I strongly suggest you check out the single "Babycake Walk"…it
has a enormous groove to it that will make one want to strut
downtown. The bass in the song is nothing less than amazing, with
killer pops that stand out. Everything about this song will stand
out to you, not one instrument is lacking. It is so full of flavor
that it will make your mouth water. Bob Crawford has out done
himself with this great instrumental work of art. It is total
masterpiece and should be streamed everywhere for the world’s
listening pleasure. I give a 5-star and two thumbs all the way up
and I know you will too.
Babycake Walk: https://www.box.com/s/5eojp514gcwhifgps67u
Links to Bob Crawford:
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/
Blogger.com: https://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobcrawford.rmcomusic
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/bobcrawford
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bobcrawford1949
Soundcloud (RMCO Music):
https://soundcloud.com/rmco-music/sets
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rmcomuse
ION INDIE MAGAZINE Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC
Review by Kiki Plesha
ION INDIE MAGAZINE Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC
(Reprint)
Review by Kiki Plesha
Other than the 'jaunty chapeau in his photo, it would be safe to
say that Bob Crawford wears many hats...and they are of many
styles. Bob's talent has been far-reaching; encompassing Rock,
Jazz, Pop, R&B, Folk, Alternative and New Country--and many
variances in between. And under all those hats resides the man
himself...Musician, Producer, Author, Consultant, Guitarist,
Arranger, Stage Manager, Recording Engineer and Composer. He is a
one-man phenomenon and even, at times, a one-man-band.
Having been in the music industry for quite some time, Bob has a
rather large song catalog and long track record, working with such
varied artists as Jocelyn Brown, Mick Taylor, Maxine Brown, Dennis
Williams (O’Jays, Temptations), Larry Harlow, Ron Richardson, Carl
Hall, Aztec 2 Step, Beverly Crosby, Loretta Devine, and Vondie
Curtis Hall.
As President of RMCO MUSIC, a full service Music
Production/Event Management company, Bob is BUSY...currently
working with Grammy Award winner Larry Harlow and Zon del Barrio in
NYC. He is the author of newly published "Symmetric Cycles", his
John Coltrane/Pat Martino/Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory
book. He has also recorded 2 Crossover Jazz instrumentals "BOB
CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC Presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER
INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 a 2", available from AmazonMP3, Bandcamp,
iTunes & Google Play, and Spotify. In his "spare" time, he also
provides customized music for business advertising. Excuse me...I
think I need a nap just WRITING about Bob Crawford...OK, I'm
BACK!
Bob was Musical Director/Guitarist/Singer for the National
Company of Paul Sills'"Story Theatre", which enjoyed a year-long
run on Broadway, coveting 2 Tony Awards and a nomination.
Bob also wrote "My Time Is Now" (19911 with Dennis Williams
[(O’Jays, Temptations) recorded by Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Award-winner and Latin Music-Salsa Hall of Fame member Larry Harlow
for Cache Records (Fania). He additionally wrote "I Want To Be
Loved" [2006) recorded by R&B Hall of Fame member and Tony
Award winner Maxine Brown. He has worked as a Session Guitarist,
Vocalist. Writer, Producer, and Arranger, for artists ranging from
Phoebe Snow to McFadden & Whitehead for 30 years.
Note to self: It has just occurred to me what a slacker I
am.
Bob Crawford's many accomplishments and the roster of notable
names he has worked with goes on and on.
In all seriousness, this man means BUSINESS...the music
business, that is.
The Jazz MasterJoseph Bennett-Talentraters.com
• Thursday,Jun 01, 2017
Longtime Jazz Artist
Robert M. Crawford, stage name Bob Crawford, is a long time jazz
artist from the Bronx, New York. He has been a jazz artist since
1974 and plays guitar, keyboards, bass, and guitar synthesizer. Bob
tells us, “Regarding my own music I write in in genres such as
Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Pop, R&B, Indie Rock, Dance,
Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and Folk idioms.”
Publications
Bob’s major achievements are the publication of "Symmetric
Cycles" (released on May 1, 2011 by RMCO MUSIC & distributed by
Charles Colin Publications), his advanced music theory book
inspired by the work of John Coltrane, Pat Martino, & Nicholas
Slonimsky.” Symmetric Cycles”, published offers new ways of
stretching the melodic and harmonic boundaries of Modal Jazz,
Blues, Pentatonic Rock, Latin (Montunos, etc.) Reggae, World Music,
etc., creating sound colors that will open your ears in ways you
may not have experienced before. It also is extremely useful
compositionally - connecting chords in very unique ways, adding
emotional sound colors to original musical works. As a teaching
tool it is very valuable for advanced students as well as seasoned
players.
You can preview several pages of the book on Bob’s website by
clicking on the book cover and then clicking on the “Look Inside”
tabhttp://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
"Symmetric Cycles” can be ordered at Jamey Aebersold’s Jazzbooks
site: http://www.jazzbooks.com/jazz/product/SYMCOr by calling
Charles Colin Publications at 845-680-6880, their
websitehttp://www.charlescolin.com/order1.htm
The release of his 2 Crossover Jazz albums BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO
MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 on
June 1, 2013 distributed by Catapult, Inc. are available at
i-Tunes, AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, & Google Play, & Spotify.
Bob writes his own songs in genres such as Pop, R&B, Indie
Rock, Contemporary Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and
Folk idioms. For Crossover Jazz he writes melodies & moods that
he hears in his head based on emotions that he feels at the time.
For all others, he writes mostly about relationships and their ups
& downs.
Bob has recorded the following albums, BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC
presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol 1
(Melodic/Romantic Jazz). & BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents:
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol 2 (Uptempo Jazz Party
Music). on June 1, 2013. Available at i-Tunes, AmazonMP3,Bandcamp,
& Google Play.
Bob’s jazz musical influences include John Coltrane, Miles
Davis, Pat Martino, Horace Silver, Alan Holdsworth, and Larry
Carlton. Bob’s best songs pertaining to Jazz that he created are
Wheeling, Babycake Walk, Floater, Ondulando, & Hi Steppin’. “I
write melodies & moods simultaneously that I’m hearing in my
head based on emotions that I’m feeling at the time.”
Goals
Bob is actively seeking music licensing/placement opportunities
with recording artists, for theme songs/underscoring/transitions in
film/TV, radio advertising and product placement, business
presentations, ringtones, video games, websites, etc.
Bob’s Advice
My advice to Jazz artists is to learn your instrument, practice
as much as you can, (especially recording yourself when playing
with Music Minus One type recordings, and then listening back to
what you sound like…like biofeedback except with music). Also play
at as many venues as possible with as many people as possible…jam
sessions, etc., network with other Jazz players, and above all,
STAY POSITIVE…Rejection is part of this business and doesn’t
necessarily mean that you’re not good enough…it usually means that
what & how you play stylistically may not be a good fit for
what the bandleader, A&R rep, record executive, club owner,
etc. needs at the time.
“Thank you to Joseph Bennett for this opportunity. Special
thanks to Larry Harlow, Pat Martino, Mick Taylor, Bertha Hope, Ray
Vega, Phil Benoit, Maxine Brown, Kotie Cannon, Jess Nadelman, Wendy
Caplin, Beverly Crosby, Dave Forman, Jon Geist, Monica Hope, Barry
and Miriam Kulick, Eleanor Lance, Frank Levi III, Raymond
Hernandez-Ruiz, Lee Schechtman, Neal Shulman, Annette Ward, Tim
Weil, Mick Oakleaf, and Lyndell Williams.”
Bob's Websites:
http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/http://ibosocial.com/bobcrawford1
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NEW REVIEW FROM TALENTRATERS.COM...Thank you, Joseph
Bennett...
THE JAZZ MASTER
Joseph Bennett-Talentraters.com
Thursday,Jun 01, 2017
Longtime Jazz Artist, Robert M. Crawford, stage name Bob
Crawford, is a long time jazz artist from the Bronx, New York. He
has been a jazz artist since 1974 and plays guitar, keyboards,
bass, and guitar synthesizer.
Bob tells us, “Regarding my own music I write in in genres such
as Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Pop, R&B, Indie Rock, Dance,
Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and Folk idioms.”
Publications
Bob’s major achievements are the publication of "Symmetric
Cycles" (released on May 1, 2011 by RMCO MUSIC & distributed by
Charles Colin Publications), his advanced music theory book
inspired by the work of John Coltrane, Pat Martino, & Nicholas
Slonimsky.” Symmetric Cycles”, published offers new ways of
stretching the melodic and harmonic boundaries of Modal Jazz,
Blues, Pentatonic Rock, Latin (Montunos, etc.) Reggae, World Music,
etc., creating sound colors that will open your ears in ways you
may not have experienced before. It also is extremely useful
compositionally - connecting chords in very unique ways, adding
emotional sound colors to original musical works. As a teaching
tool it is very valuable for advanced students as well as seasoned
players.
You can preview several pages of the book on Bob’s website by
clicking on the book cover and then clicking on the “Look Inside”
tabhttp://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
"Symmetric Cycles” can be ordered at Jamey Aebersold’s Jazzbooks
site: http://www.jazzbooks.com/jazz/product/SYMC
Or by calling Charles Colin Publications at 845-680-6880, their
website
http://www.charlescolin.com/order1.htm
The release of his 2 Crossover Jazz albums BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO
MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 on
June 1, 2013 distributed by Catapult, Inc. and available at
i-Tunes, AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, & Google Play.
Bob writes his own songs in genres such as Pop, R&B, Indie
Rock, Contemporary Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and
Folk idioms. For Crossover Jazz he writes melodies & moods that
he hears in his head based on emotions that he feels at the time.
For all others, he writes mostly about relationships and their ups
& downs.
Bob has recorded the following albums, BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC
presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol 1
(Melodic/Romantic Jazz). & BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents:
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol 2 (Uptempo Jazz Party
Music). on June 1, 2013. Available at i-Tunes, AmazonMP3,Bandcamp,
& Google Play.
Bob’s jazz musical influences include John Coltrane, Miles
Davis, Pat Martino, Horace Silver, Alan Holdsworth, and Larry
Carlton. Bob’s best songs pertaining to Jazz that he created are
Wheeling, Babycake Walk, Floater, Ondulando, & Hi Steppin’. “I
write melodies & moods simultaneously that I’m hearing in my
head based on emotions that I’m feeling at the time.”
Goals
Bob is actively seeking music licensing/placement opportunities
with recording artists, for theme songs/underscoring/transitions in
film/TV, radio advertising and product placement, business
presentations, ringtones, video games, websites,etc.
Bob’s Advice
My advice to Jazz artists is to learn your instrument, practice
as much as you can, (especially recording yourself when playing
with Music Minus One type recordings, and then listening back to
what you sound like…like biofeedback except with music). Also play
at as many venues as possible with as many people as possible…jam
sessions, etc., network with other Jazz players, and above all,
STAY POSITIVE…Rejection is part of this business and doesn’t
necessarily mean that you’re not good enough…it usually means that
what & how you play stylistically may not be a good fit for
what the bandleader, A&R rep, record executive, club owner,
etc. needs at the time.
“Thank you to Joseph Bennett for this opportunity. Special
thanks to Mary Crawford, Larry Harlow, Pat Martino, Mick Taylor,
Bertha Hope, Ray Vega, Phil Benoit, Maxine Brown, Kotie Cannon,
Jess Nadelman, Wendy Caplin, Beverly Crosby, Dave Forman, Jon
Geist, Monica Hope, Barry and Miriam Kulick, Eleanor Lance, Frank
Levi III, Raymond Hernandez-Ruiz, Lee Schechtman, Neal Shulman,
Annette Ward, Tim Weil, Mick Oakleaf, and Lyndell Williams.”
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC review in Maximum Musician’s
Magazine
Review by Marcel Pyron February 20, 2015
Bob Crawford—The Instrumental Giant
Bob Crawford is a multi-talented instrumentalist…his music has
so much to offer that it is unbelievable. His music is remarkably
clever, solid, and full of incredible professionalism. Everything
from the drums to the guitars is outstanding. You will find
yourself amazed by his intelligent talent and rhythm. The
creativity of each piece is stunning, soulful, fluid, and perfectly
produced. One thing for sure is when you listen to him, you will
enjoy the his complex harmonies and grooves that seem
unstoppable.
Bob Crawford, born in the Bronx, NY, is one of those rare people
combining musicality, scholarship, and business acumen into one
seamless individual. After graduating from the University of
Virginia in 1971 (Phi Beta Kappa/Magna cum laude) Bob embarked on
his musical career full time. From being the Musical Director,
Guitarist, and Vocalist for the National Company of Paul Sills'
"Story Theatre"(1972-3) to the publishing of his John Coltrane, Pat
Martino, Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory book “Symmetric
Cycles" (by RMCO MUSIC in 2011), Bob has been actively involved in
songwriting, arranging, producing, and studio work as a guitarist
and vocalist for the past 30 years.
In 1975, Bob founded Josandra Rehearsal Studios in NYC, which
became the home of such celebrated musicians as Pat Martino, Larry
Harlow, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Mongo Santamaria, Slide
Hampton, Sam Jones, Tom Harrell, Kevin Eubanks, Larry Coryell, John
Abercrombie, Brand X, Tom Rush, John Hammond, Aztec 2 Step, Jocelyn
Brown, Meat Loaf, Loretta Devine, and Roz Ryan among many
others.
In 1986 he acted as President of Lions' Den Recording in NYC
until 1990 when he formed RMCO MUSIC, his full-service production,
recording, publishing, and consulting company. In 1991, Larry
Harlow (2008 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Latin
Music Hall of Fame Member) recorded "My Time Is Now"("Mi Tempo
Liego") on the album of the same name, co-written by Bob Crawford
and A. Dennis (Doc) Williams of the O'Jays released on Cache/Fania
Records_ In 2006, Maxine Brown (R&B Hall of Fame Member and
Tony Award Winner) recorded another of Bob's compositions "I Want
To Be Loved" released on her album "From the Heart" (Mee Max Music,
Inc.) He continues to write, publish, and place songs with
recording artists, for underscoring in film, TV, product placement,
ringtones, video games, etc. in genres such as Pop, R&B, Rock,
Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, and Folk
idioms to this day. On June 1, 2013, Bob released BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO
MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol.1
& 2 on RMCO MUSIC, available at AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes,
Google Play, and Spotify.
You will be very pleased by every song you hear from this
phenomenal artist. The vast array of skills of this one man is
truly music to ones ear. His impeccable attention to theory,
complexity, and sheer creative tightness in his rhythm is enough to
make any musician want to know his secrets. He is a master of his
art, and a legend in his own time. You won't forget the day you
heard "Bob Crawford," the completely amazing musical genius. He
will stand out to, you with his invigorating musical abilities.
I strongly suggest you check out the single "Babycake Walk"…it
has a enormous groove to it that will make one want to strut
downtown. The bass in the song is nothing less than amazing, with
killer pops that stand out. Everything about this song will stand
out to you, not one instrument is lacking. It is so full of flavor
that it will make your mouth water. Bob Crawford has out done
himself with this great instrumental work of art. It is total
masterpiece and should be streamed everywhere for the world’s
listening pleasure. I give a 5-star and two thumbs all the way up
and I know you will too.
Babycake Walk: https://www.box.com/s/5eojp514gcwhifgps67u
Links to Bob Crawford:
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/
Blogger.com: https://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobcrawford.rmcomusic
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/bobcrawford
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bobcrawford1949
Soundcloud (RMCO Music):
https://soundcloud.com/rmco-music/sets
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rmcomuse
ION INDIE MAGAZINE Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC
Review by Kiki Plesha
ION INDIE MAGAZINE Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC
(Reprint)
Review by Kiki Plesha
Other than the 'jaunty chapeau in his photo, it would be safe to
say that Bob Crawford wears many hats...and they are of many
styles. Bob's talent has been far-reaching; encompassing Rock,
Jazz, Pop, R&B, Folk, Alternative and New Country--and many
variances in between. And under all those hats resides the man
himself...Musician, Producer, Author, Consultant, Guitarist,
Arranger, Stage Manager, Recording Engineer and Composer. He is a
one-man phenomenon and even, at times, a one-man-band.
Having been in the music industry for quite some time, Bob has a
rather large song catalog and long track record, working with such
varied artists as Jocelyn Brown, Mick Taylor, Maxine Brown, Dennis
Williams (O’Jays, Temptations), Larry Harlow, Ron Richardson, Carl
Hall, Aztec 2 Step, Beverly Crosby, Loretta Devine, and Vondie
Curtis Hall.
As President of RMCO MUSIC, a full service Music
Production/Event Management company, Bob is BUSY...currently
working with Grammy Award winner Larry Harlow and Zon del Barrio in
NYC. He is the author of newly published "Symmetric Cycles", his
John Coltrane/Pat Martino/Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory
book. He has also recorded 2 Crossover Jazz instrumentals "BOB
CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC Presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER
INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 a 2", available from AmazonMP3, Bandcamp,
iTunes & Google Play, and Spotify. In his "spare" time, he also
provides customized music for business advertising. Excuse me...I
think I need a nap just WRITING about Bob Crawford...OK, I'm
BACK!
Bob was Musical Director/Guitarist/Singer for the National
Company of Paul Sills'"Story Theatre", which enjoyed a year-long
run on Broadway, coveting 2 Tony Awards and a nomination.
Bob also wrote "My Time Is Now" (19911 with Dennis Williams
[(O’Jays, Temptations) recorded by Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Award-winner and Latin Music-Salsa Hall of Fame member Larry Harlow
for Cache Records (Fania). He additionally wrote "I Want To Be
Loved" [2006) recorded by R&B Hall of Fame member and Tony
Award winner Maxine Brown. He has worked as a Session Guitarist,
Vocalist. Writer, Producer, and Arranger, for artists ranging from
Phoebe Snow to McFadden & Whitehead for 30 years.
Note to self: It has just occurred to me what a slacker I
am.
Bob Crawford's many accomplishments and the roster of notable
names he has worked with goes on and on.
In all seriousness, this man means BUSINESS...the music
business, that is.