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Bob Crawford--INTRODUCING BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC
Bob Crawford -Official Website http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-crawford/44/22a/305/
As President of RMCO MUSIC/NYC/USA for 30 years, a full service music production/event management company, I work as a songwriter/composer, producer, guitarist, arranger, vocalist, recording engineer, Stage manager/Live Sound Engineer (currently with Grammy Award winner and Latin Music Hall of Fame member Larry Harlow, Aurora Flores’ Zon del Barrio, and Jon Geist’s Guitar Studio Workshop Concert Series in NYC), consultant, studio owner, and now newly published author of "Symmetric Cycles", my John Coltrane/Pat Martino/Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory book. I have also recorded 2 Crossover Jazz instrumentals BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 & 2 available from AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, i-Tunes, Google Play, and Spotify.
I also provide original customized music for business advertising and am ACTIVELY SEEKING licensing/placement opportunities with recording artists, for underscoring/transitions in film, TV, advertising, radio and product placement, ringtones, video games, etc. in genres such as Pop, R&B/Soul, Indie Rock, Contemporary Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and Folk idioms.
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, 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 in such varied genres such as Pop, R&B/Soul, Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Rock, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and Folk idioms.
I have been producing artists in genres such as Pop, R&B, Rock, Contemporary Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, New Country, and Folk idioms for 25 years, ranging from Jocelyn Brown to Larry Harlow to Mick Taylor to Maxine Brown, among many others. I have my own 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/
Website 2: 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...this can drive a lot of traffic to my website which hopefully will result in some sales for my book "Symmetric Cycles" and my 2 Crossover Jazz albums
BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 & 2.
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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Bob Crawford--RMCO MUSIC--Now on YouTubePlaylists: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobcrawford1949/playlists
For Crossover Jazz Collection:Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Crossover Jazz #1 (Midtempo/Romantic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVg4ILJdIFU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvixwR_hbIqqvi3Kl7NwLtOf
Available as BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 at AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Crossover Jazz #2 (Uptempo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__VpYRQjaU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvhDXrSyJzVRTFHDyd_Cv-im
Available as BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 2 at AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify
For Pop/Rock Collection: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bob+Crawford--Pop%2FRock+Collection
For R&B/Soul Collection: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bob+Crawford--R%26B%2FSoul+Collection
Type in the Google Search Box: bob crawford-rmco music-YouTube to access other links/sites on the web
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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 McFadden & Whitehead for 30 years.
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
Website #2: http://www.ibosocial.com/bobcrawford1
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BOB CRAWFORD'S UPDATED WEBSITES WITH MUSIC IN 4 GENRES
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
Website #2: http://www.ibosocial.com/bobcrawford1
By way of introduction, my name is Bob Crawford and I am a 30-year veteran songwriter, producer, guitarist, vocalist, and arranger seeking music licensing/placement opportunities for recording artists, underscoring in TV, product placement, ringtones, video games, etc. in genres such as Pop, R&B, Rock, Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Dance, Singer-Songwriter, and Folk idioms.
Having been in the music industry for quite some time I have a rather large song catalogue and long track record, working with such varied artists as Jocelyn Brown,Mick Taylor, Maxine Brown, Larry Harlow, Dennis Williams (O’Jays, Temptations),Ron Richardson, Carl Hall, Aztec 2 Step, Beverly Crosby, Loretta Devine, and Vondie Curtis- Hall.
Here are links to some music in 4 different genres (by category, depending on your preference) in mp3/128kbps format for your consideration for various licensing/placement opportunities.
1) For Pop/Rock--Bob Crawford--Writer/Producer (14 songs)
http://www.reverbnation.com/playlist/view_playlist/3395589?page_object=artist_1579271
2) For Pop/New Country--Bob Crawford--Singer/Songwriter/Producer (9 songs)
http://www.reverbnation.com/playlist/view_playlist/3395578?page_object=artist_1579271
3) For R&B/Soul--Bob Crawford--Songwriter/Producer (18 songs)
http://www.reverbnation.com/playlist/view_playlist/3395579?page_object=artist_1579271
4) For Jazz & Crossover Jazz Instrumentals-- Bob Crawford—Musician/Writer/Producer (17 tunes)
https://app.box.com/s/yy3y2bw3tsoiwid3ef2i
http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/music.htm
All music written and produced by Bob Crawford©Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC/BMI
Note: All compositions are full length and may be edited in any manner to fit particular needs/situations.
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=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEgghttp://youtu.be/R6jrdOy_IvY?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-QPictures 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/YcKQrWpjROAhttp://youtu.be/YcKQrWpjROA?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-QThe 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_wtrYhttp://youtu.be/vOB5nq_wtrY?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-QRob 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=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEgghttp://youtu.be/jhdpvEWl1U0?list=UUPYlXc4tcE_e0knrzcXAe-QJazz, 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=PLfswhkCDPIwrG4w09QjeZlc6oDJCqbEggChemistry – 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/YcKQrWpjROABiology – 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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 MagazineReview 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.