Theo Croker @ Blues'n'Jazz Rallye

Theo Croker @ Blues'n'Jazz Rallye

Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter / composer / producer starts yet another chapter in his constant evolution as an artist, returning with a new album. Since his 2007 debut, the record finds Croker making his first ever foray into the concept of love, once again inviting listeners on a genre-defying journey across time and space in discovery of the self and our shared human experience.

Croker has also lent his talents to platinum-selling albums by J. Cole, Ari Lennox, Common, and more — all while touring with his band at venues across the globe.

As the grandson of the late trumpeter Doc Cheatham, and former student of legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, trumpeter Theo Croker is an artist steeped in jazz tradition. Well-versed in the swing, bop, and modal styles of acoustic jazz, Croker’s own music reveals a love of organic funk, soul, and groove-oriented hip-hop.

It’s a vital amalgam that would have pleased the forward-thinking Byrd, whose own ’70s funk-jazz albums are an obvious touchstone for Croker.

Artists

• Theo Croker - trumpet
• Mike King – piano & keys
• Eric Wheeler - bass
• Jaylen Petinaud - drums

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