"Trumpeter Theo Croker exudes an unmistakable air of chill, an easy smile on display. That chill is the result of a clear musical approach and determination that dates back to Croker's teenage days forming big bands and fearlessly pushing the bounds of the music played by his grandfather, trumpeter Doc Cheatham. Theo's reach includes collaborations with a variety of musicians: vocalists Ari Lennox and Jill Scott, rappers J. Cole and Wyclef Jean, and mentors including NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater and saxophonist Gary Bartz. Croker's latest two albums, LOVE QUANTUM and BLK2LIFE // A FUTURE PAST, and new release BY THE WAY showcase Croker's journey as a trumpeter, composer and producer in expanding the music commonly known as jazz with hip-hop, R&B and electronic sounds." --Mitra I. Arthur for NPR
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Theo Croker is a storyteller who speaks through his trumpet. A creative who refuses boundaries, the Grammy-nominated artist, composer, producer, influencer and thought leader projects his singular voice through music. Croker first debuted his simmering original sound in 2014 on the Dee Dee Bridgewater-assisted "AfroPhysicist," returning two years later with 2016's follow-up "Escape Velocity," lauded by the Wall Street Journal as "timeless and of-the-moment." He once again reached new heights with 2019's "Star People Nation," attracting widespread critical acclaim and garnering his first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. In addition to his music being featured in television shows (HBO's Insecure) and films (The Photograph), 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.
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Theo Croker is a storyteller who speaks through his trumpet. A creative who refuses boundaries, the Grammy-nominated artist, composer, producer, influencer and thought leader projects his singular voice through music. Croker first debuted his simmering original sound in 2014 on the Dee Dee Bridgewater-assisted "AfroPhysicist," returning two years later with 2016's follow-up "Escape Velocity," lauded by the Wall Street Journal as "timeless and of-the-moment." He once again reached new heights with 2019's "Star People Nation," attracting widespread critical acclaim and garnering his first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. In addition to his music being featured in television shows (HBO's Insecure) and films (The Photograph), 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.
"Trumpeter Theo Croker exudes an unmistakable air of chill, an easy smile on display. That chill is the result of a clear musical approach and determination that dates back to Croker's teenage days forming big bands and fearlessly pushing the bounds of the music played by his grandfather, trumpeter Doc Cheatham. Theo's reach includes collaborations with a variety of musicians: vocalists Ari Lennox and Jill Scott, rappers J. Cole and Wyclef Jean, and mentors including NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater and saxophonist Gary Bartz. Croker's latest two albums, LOVE QUANTUM and BLK2LIFE // A FUTURE PAST, and new release BY THE WAY showcase Croker's journey as a trumpeter, composer and producer in expanding the music commonly known as jazz with hip-hop, R&B and electronic sounds." --Mitra I. Arthur for NPR
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Theo Croker is a storyteller who speaks through his trumpet. A creative who refuses boundaries, the Grammy-nominated artist, composer, producer, influencer and thought leader projects his singular voice through music. Croker first debuted his simmering original sound in 2014 on the Dee Dee Bridgewater-assisted "AfroPhysicist," returning two years later with 2016's follow-up "Escape Velocity," lauded by the Wall Street Journal as "timeless and of-the-moment." He once again reached new heights with 2019's "Star People Nation," attracting widespread critical acclaim and garnering his first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. In addition to his music being featured in television shows (HBO's Insecure) and films (The Photograph), 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.
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Theo Croker is a storyteller who speaks through his trumpet. A creative who refuses boundaries, the Grammy-nominated artist, composer, producer, influencer and thought leader projects his singular voice through music. Croker first debuted his simmering original sound in 2014 on the Dee Dee Bridgewater-assisted "AfroPhysicist," returning two years later with 2016's follow-up "Escape Velocity," lauded by the Wall Street Journal as "timeless and of-the-moment." He once again reached new heights with 2019's "Star People Nation," attracting widespread critical acclaim and garnering his first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. In addition to his music being featured in television shows (HBO's Insecure) and films (The Photograph), 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.
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