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 & 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 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” (1991) with Dennis Williams (O’Jays, Temptations; recorded by Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and Latin MusicSalsa 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.
For Pop/Rock Collection (1974-present):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI_XHvfKYTY&list=PLYTatzwr5gvg6Lurk6IKrCM8ZC19KBhme
For R&B/Soul Collection(1978-present):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZ1BJKIL-A&list=PLYTatzwr5gviiJXXna7zdIhv5HizbB1zq
For Crossover Jazz Collection:
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Contemporary Crossover Jazz Instrumentals #1 (Midtempo/Romantic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVg4ILJdIFU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvixwR_hbIqqvi3Kl7NwLtOf
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Contemporary Crossover Jazz Instrumentals #2 (Uptempo Jazz &Jazz/Funk Party Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__VpYRQjaU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvhDXrSyJzVRTFHDyd_Cv-im
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