Pianists · 1934–2012
James Crawford
New Orleans R&B musician (1934-2012)
- Born
- 12 October 1934
New Orleans - Died
- 15 September 2012
New Orleans - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1950–
- Record labels
- Chess Records, Aladdin Records, Ace Records
Biography
James Crawford was a jazz musician who played piano. James Crawford was born on 12 October 1934 in New Orleans and died on 15 September 2012 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz, blues and rhythm and blues. Record labels: Chess Records, Aladdin Records and Ace Records.
James "Sugar Boy" Crawford, Jr. (October 12, 1934 – September 15, 2012) was an American R&B musician based in New Orleans. He was the author of "Jock-A-Mo" (1954), which was later rerecorded as "Iko Iko" by the Dixie Cups, and became a huge hit. The song was recorded by many other artists, including Dr. John, Belle Stars, the Grateful Dead, Cyndi Lauper, and (as "Geto Boys") by Glass Candy.
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Historic 78 rpm records
- BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA ANN HATHAWAY · ELLIS LARKINS and his ORCHESTRA · Ellis Larkin ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
- COME RAIN OR COME SHINE ANN HATHAWAY · ELLIS LARKINS and his ORCHESTRA · Ellis Larkin ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did James Crawford play?
James Crawford is known for playing piano.
When and where was James Crawford born?
James Crawford was born 12 October 1934 in New Orleans.
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