Anthony Crawford

Rank #39 Pacoima, CA Jazz / Smooth Jazz / R&B / Soul / Hip-Hop

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Members: Anthony Crawford - Solo Bassist

Sounds Like: Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, The Official Stanley Clarke cHecK iT oUt pAgE...., Jaco Pastorius, Richard Bona

Label: Hydro 6 Records

Manager: April Simmons

Bio: Born June 29th, 1981, Anthony Crawford was raised in a family of talented musicians. His father, funk and rock drummer Hubert (H bomb) Crawford has played with notable greats like James Brown, Cyndi Lauper, Mothers Finest, Mark Farner of the Grandfunk Railroad, The bar kays, and was the origina... See Full Bio

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“With his new effort, Crawford amazingly mixes, meshes and mingles musical genres in a lusciously seductive terrain he calls "Urban Jazz / My Story." "Urban Jazz / My Story," on Hydro 6 Records, sweeps across the textures of jazz, funk, R&B, pop and hip hop and morphs into a musical collage of enchanting innovation and interpretation.”

— Top40Charts

“Jazz bassist Anthony Crawford has released his debut CD, Urban Jazz, on Hydro 6 Records”

— Kevin Johnson , No Treble.com

“Jazz Bassist, Anthony Crawford signs his imprint Hydro 6 Records to a distribution deal with 141 Entertainment’s Sonic Flux Music,re-releasing his debut album “Urban Jazz”, a collection of innovatively intricate urban inspired compositions”

— Kimo Kaulani , The Urban Music Scene

“Los inicios musicales del compositor y bajista Anthony Crawford datan del año 2.000. El bajista no dudo ni un segundo y lo tuvo claro, voló a la ciudad de Los Angeles y participó como músico en la Convención Nacional de los Demócratas, liderados en aquel entonces por el expresidente Bill Clinton. Después de esta aparición estelar todo iría muy rápido; anuncio publicitario para la cadena de comida rápida Burger King en compañia de la megaestrella del baloncesto Shaquille O´Neal, abandera la formación musical denominada “Shalmor”, se une a la banda del vocalista Howard Hewett y lanzamiento de su primera producción discográfica que tituló genéricamente “Satisfied”. Realmente impresionante la meteórica carrera de este joven músico. Ahora y siguiendo la estela del éxito nos presenta su nuevo proyecto musical que titula “Urban Jazz” y en el que una vez más se pone de manifiesto la originalidad y calidad de este excelente músico.”

— Javier Garcia - Escamez , No Solo Smooth Jazz

“Since 2008, Anthony Crawford been actively performing around the world with notable artists such as Karen Briggs, Frank McComb, Jeff Lorber, and has recently released his solo CD titled “Urban Jazz.” This album is a rare mixture of genres including pop, funk, fusion, hip-hop and smooth listening. ”

— Monica Anders , Urban Music News Network

“The Producer's Corner With Spud Too Tight "Gives It Up" To Award Winning Urban Jazz Bassist, Anthony Crawford”

— Monica Anders , Music Industry News Network

“Anthony Crawford is our "Bass Player of the Month" ”

— Adam Phillips , Bass Players United

“Take note in 2004, this young, ambitious and outstanding Bassist played with the legendary R&B Billboard chart topping group Shalamar and later with Howard Hewett and Justin Timberlake. For a short time he was under the wing of Jazz Saxophonist Kirk Whalum and together the pair performed a few shows and collaborated to create the music for a movie commentary filmed in South Africa. ”

— Monica Anders , Top 40 Charts

“Anthony Crawford アンソニークロフォードのご紹介！彼一家音楽一家であり、アメリカで有名人や多くに影響を与えた人が記載してあるWikipediaウィキピデアっていうのがあるんだけど（オンラインで日本語も見れずはず）２９歳と若くして、そこにも載っているのだ！元大統領のクリントンさんの御前でもプレーするほどの、おおもの！！アップミュージシャンが使うスピーカーのスポンサーもついていて、今回ポーランドのベースマガジンも表紙をドドーンと飾るなどかなり注目されているミュージシャンの一人。”

— 2WJD LAのブログ

“Jazz bassist Anthony Crawford has released his debut CD, Urban Jazz, on Hydro 6 Records. The 11-track album is exactly what the title implies: a cool hybrid of Jazz, hip-hop, pop, funk, and smooth listening. ”

— Joie Schmidt, The Musician Spotlight

“‎Najczęściej komponuję bezpośrednio na basie. To na nim znajduję interesujące akordy, na których staram się oprzeć jakąś historię – melodię, groove... (Anthony Crawford)”

— Magazyn Basista, Magazyn Basista

“Well, the primary goal behind, "Urban Jazz," is to approach a solo bass record with a pop-ish urban feel and, at the same time, bring fresh original music that everyone can enjoy.”

— Brent-Anthony Johnson, Bass Musician Magazine

“Meet Anthony Crawford, our player in the spotlight for November 10th, 2009.”

— Corey Brown, No Treble

"I’ve been looking forward to listening to Anthony’s latest release since he began working on it, and I was not disappointed in any way! This time around, “AC” brings an absolutely brutal (yet perfect) blend of “hip-hop meets great changes”, all of which features his blistering and very tone-y playing! Anthony is in wonderfully devastating form as bassist and writer! Great tone. Great presentation. Great tunes."

— Bass Frontiers Magazine

"Ultimately, Anthony Crawford delivers the ‘goods’ on Urban Jazz - My Story. He attempts to crossover and showcase his love and appreciation for multiple styles of music, never alienating his jazz base. Most notably, his musicianship as a bassist is nothing short of awe-inspiring; technically, Crawford is a ‘wizard’. Sound and interesting material, a unique crossover approach, and top-notch musicianship make Urban Jazz - My Story the successful project that it is. Highly recommended."

— Brent Faulkner, The Urban Music Scene

“ "Anthony Crawford has released Urban Jazz - My Story, his second album as a leader. The effort follows up on 2010’s Urban Jazz and continues his style of combining hip hop, pop, and jazz. My Story takes a more lyrical approach and features a stacked list of personnel that includes Frank McComb, Dave Weckl, Eric Darius, Ruslan Sirota and others."”

— No Treble

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Sun
Mar 24

Spaghettini Italian Gri…
Seal Beach, CA, US | 6:30pm
Spaghettini Italian Grill ...
Seal Beach, CA, US
Sun Mar 24 6:30pm
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ANTHONY CRAWFORD URBAN JAZZ EXPERIENCE LIVE @ Spaghettini Grill & Lounge! w/KAREN BRIGGS & other special guests!!! Where: Spaghettini Grill & Lounge 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, CA 90740 When: Sunday, March 24, 2013 Time: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM ~ (2 Shows) Call for reservations: (562) 596-2199 Reserved Seating $20.00
Tue
Feb 26

The Baked Potato
Studio City, CA, US | 9:00pm
The Baked Potato
Studio City, CA, US
Tue Feb 26 9:00pm
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For The 1st Time At The Baked Potato: Anthony Crawford Urban Jazz Experience with Special Guests Virgil Donati - Drums Katisse Buckingham - Sax Anthony Crawford - Bass Lance Lucas - Keys Mark Rodriguez - Guitar Shemika Secrest - Vocals When: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Where: The Baked Potato 3787 Cahuenga Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 Time: (1st Show @ 9:00 PM & 2nd Show 11:00 PM) Tickets are $20.00 To make reservations call (818) 980-1615
Fri
Feb 8

Blue Whale
Los Angeles, CA, US | 8:00pm
Blue Whale
Los Angeles, CA, US
Fri Feb 08 8:00pm
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Anthony Crawford will be performing live at the Blue Whale in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles. The band features world renowned drummer "Virgil Donati", keyboardist "Dennis Hamm" saxophonist "Katisse Buckingham", guitarist "Mark Rodriguez", "Josiel Perez" on trumpet and special guest vocalist "Shemika Secrest". Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. SPECIAL NOTE: Anthony will be giving away 30 FREE copies of his latest "Urban Jazz" album to the first 30 people to come through the door. There will be more giveaways during the show as well. Address: 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Suite 301 Los Angeles, California 90012 Parking: There is a basement garage located below Weller Court for $5 as well as street parking and other nearby lots.
2012
Oct 22

Spirit Of 66
Verviers, BE | 8:00pm
Spirit Of 66
Verviers, BE
Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:00pm
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Anthony Crawford will be performing with Allan Holdsworth and Virgil Donati.
2012
Oct 21

Hot Jazz
Münster, DE | 8:00pm
Hot Jazz
Münster, DE
Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:00pm
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Anthony Crawford will be performing with Allan Holdsworth and Virgil Donati.

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JS Global Multi Med...
SUMMER WARM UP HIP HOP/BIKINI RUNWAY SHOW! PERF. LIVE 6.13 IN STUDIO CITY, CA FAN BACK W/EMAIL & CELL JS GLOBAL STAFF
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Anthony, Wow! Great sounds! I like what I heard! So, I thought of you for this! 'Jazz For Peace' is currently awarding cash grants(currently only LA/SD bands and ac...
Gavin Villarreal
Great grooves on "Satisfied" Mr. Crawford. I do hope you give my "Industrial Jazz" a listen... Regards, Gavin
SWINGBOOTY
Really enjoyed these tunes. Thanks!
Alexander A.Kuzmin
Hello Anthony! I listened to your music, very much it was pleasant to me. You didn't think to write down the NEW Solo Album? If it is necessary for you and it is...
Kool Breeze Music
Niiiice! Good work!!!