Producer, composer, & trumpeter Theo Croker is an adventurous musician whose adept skills find him at home playing standards, swinging post-bop, or more groove-oriented electric jazz. A native of Leesburg, Florida, Croker is the grandson of the late great jazz trumpeter Doc Cheatham. He began playing trumpet around age 11 after hearing Cheatham play in New York City, and by his teens was studying music at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida. From 2003 to 2007, Croker attended the music conservatory at Oberlin College. While at Oberlin, he was mentored by legendary trumpeter and educator Donald Byrd. Croker has toured the world over, even taking up a five month residency at Shanghai’s House of Blues. He’s played and collaborated with incredible musicians such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irwin Hall, Kassa Overall, Evan Flory-Barnes, Tim Kennedy, and many more. He packs the Black Cat basement whenever he’s in town, so book your tickets now!
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Does buying a ticket book a reservation as well?
Yes! For seated admissions, your ticket books you a reservation for a table at the time indicated. Please keep in mind we will hold your reservation for 15 minutes beyond the ticketed time. If you anticipate arriving after the scheduled time, please contact us to let the maitre'd know.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages welcome!
What's the refund policy?
All tickets are non-refundable
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Mobile or printed works for us!
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes!
Producer, composer, & trumpeter Theo Croker is an adventurous musician whose adept skills find him at home playing standards, swinging post-bop, or more groove-oriented electric jazz. A native of Leesburg, Florida, Croker is the grandson of the late great jazz trumpeter Doc Cheatham. He began playing trumpet around age 11 after hearing Cheatham play in New York City, and by his teens was studying music at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida. From 2003 to 2007, Croker attended the music conservatory at Oberlin College. While at Oberlin, he was mentored by legendary trumpeter and educator Donald Byrd. Croker has toured the world over, even taking up a five month residency at Shanghai’s House of Blues. He’s played and collaborated with incredible musicians such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irwin Hall, Kassa Overall, Evan Flory-Barnes, Tim Kennedy, and many more. He packs the Black Cat basement whenever he’s in town, so book your tickets now!
FAQs
Does buying a ticket book a reservation as well?
Yes! For seated admissions, your ticket books you a reservation for a table at the time indicated. Please keep in mind we will hold your reservation for 15 minutes beyond the ticketed time. If you anticipate arriving after the scheduled time, please contact us to let the maitre'd know.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages welcome!
What's the refund policy?
All tickets are non-refundable
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Mobile or printed works for us!
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes!
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