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Sep19

Anthony Crawford On Jazzin Em Up With Cres O'Neal

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cres-oneal/2013/09/19/anthony-crawford

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 original drummer for the Eric Gales Band, while his uncle is the legendary jazz saxophonist Hank Crawford.

Anthony began playing with the legendary R&B group Shalmor in 2004 and shortly after with Howard Hewett. He then met jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Together the pair performed a few shows and collaborated to create the music for a movie commentary filmed in South Africa.

Since then, Anthony has worked with Justin Timberlake, Erykah Badu, Peabo Bryson, Jeff Lorber, Dave Weckl, Everette Harp, Frank McComb, gospel legend Andrae Crouch, Karen Briggs, Virgil Donati, guitar legend Allan Holdsworth, and Eric Marienthal.

Anthony's latest CD "Urban Jazz – My Story" is a collage of the entire spectrum of Jazz, and demonstrates his ease and flexibility in moving from one style to another.

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Sep10

Andrew Neu On Jazzin Em Up With Cres O'Neal

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cres-oneal/2013/09/10/andrew-neu

Blending a unique mix of jazz, R&B, classical and Latin music, Philadelphia's own, Andrew Neu, is well respected throughout the industry for his work as a saxophonist, woodwind player, arranger, composer and recording artist. Whether he’s in concert as a solo artist or a sideman, Neu’s musicianship and powerful stage presence continue to get the attention of audiences and critics alike. Passionate best describes him.

Andrew has toured and appeared at major festivals and concert halls throughout the world, performing with musical luninaries such as Bobby Caldwell, Smokey Robinson, Pat Martino, Randy Brecker, Joey DeFrancesco, Lew Soloff, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright, Euge Groove, Kim Waters, Warren Hill, Nick Colionne, David Benoit, Eric Darius, Chieli Minucci and Brian Simpson to name a few.

His new CD, Everything Happens For A Reason, is a soulful, eclectic masterpiece of old meeting new - forming an explosive combination of jazz styles.

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Jun24

Rob Tardik On Jazzin Em Up With Cres O'Neal

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cres-oneal/2013/06/24/rob-tardik

In a career spanning over two decades, Rob Tardik has established himself as an award winning guitarist and instrumental music artist. He has performed at venues all across North America and for 5 consecutive years at the coveted Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, held in Mississauga’s Living Arts Center. Rob has shared the stage with the likes of legendary producer Phil Ramone, Tower of Power founding member Greg Adams, two time Grammy winners Paul Brown and Liberty Silver, guitarist Peter White, and 4-time Grammy award winning saxophonist David Sanborn. Rob has also opened for legendary guitarist/singer Jose Feliciano.

His brand new CD, Limitless, will be coming your way in a few days, and is destined to be a hit. His hit single, One World, is already taking the charts by storm.

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May27

Althea Rene On Jazzin Em Up With Cres O'Neal

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cres-oneal/2013/05/27/althea-rene

Gaining her musical inspiration from the accomplishments of her father Dezie McCullers of the "Motown Review" and the "Original Funk Brothers", Althea Rene has definitely clipped her wings - becoming one of the most articulate, expressive jazz flautists today. Her new CD, "In The Flow", is a fine compilation of colorful tones that melodically "flow" through the hearts and souls of it's listening audience.

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May15

Cal Harris, Jr On Jazzin Em Up With Cres O'Neal

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cres-oneal/2013/05/15/cal-harris-jr

Cal is returning to Jazzin Em Up With Cres O'Neal to introduce his brand spanking new CD, Shelter Island. You get to hear it first, right here. And, ladies and gentlemen, be prepared to be pleased!, very prepared Cal has definitely struck gold!!

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