Jesse Crawford
Jesse Crawford (b. December 2, 1895, Woodland, CA; May 28, 1962, Sherman Oaks, CA) was one of the most popular organists of the first half of the 20th century. Originally, he was a pianist in a dance band, but he changed his instrument in 1911, choosing to play organ instead. That year, he played a concert at the Spokane Gem Theater, which set him on a circuit of concerts in theaters. In 1918, he became the first organist to play Los Angeles' Grauman's Theater. Crawford continued to perform throughout the '20s, landing a regular job at New York's Paramount Theater in 1926, where he would occasionally perform organ duets with his wife Helen.
In 1925, Jesse Crawford signed a contract RCA/Victor, which resulted in several hit records -- including "Rose Marie," "Russian Lullaby," "At Dawning," "Valencia," and "Roses of Picardy" -- between 1925-27. For the rest of the '20s, he peformed a series of popular concerts and played background music for radio plays. During the '30s, he led a dance orchestra, in addition to playing his regular concerts.
Crawford continued to record and perform throughout the '40s and '50s.
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Will You Marry Me? - Traditional Wedding Song
Jazz - Erschienen bei Don't stop the music am 05.05.2023
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Organ And Chimes
Weihnachtsmusik - Erschienen bei Pirouette Records am 17.07.1965
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Jesse Crawford At The Organ
Pop - Erschienen bei Blue Pie Records USA am 01.01.1966
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Hammond Organ
Pop - Erschienen bei Compose Records am 16.12.2018
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The Best of Jesse Crawford
Jazz - Erschienen bei Vintage Jukebox am 03.03.2020
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The wedding music
Jazz - Erschienen bei Vintage Jukebox am 09.02.2023
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Jesse Crawford At The Organ
Pop - Erschienen bei Inspired Studios am 14.02.2019
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Hammond Organ Favorites
Pop - Erschienen bei Flair Records am 17.02.2006
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Christmas Organ & Chimes
Verschiedenes - Erschienen bei Holiday Records am 16.10.2020
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The Greatest Hits Collection
Klassik - Erschienen bei Music Manager am 07.05.2015
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Special Christmas
Weihnachtsmusik - Erschienen bei Amra Record am 15.11.2019
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Jesse Crawford At The Organ
Pop - Erschienen bei Crownstar Records am 14.02.2019
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An Enchanted Evening
Jazz - Erschienen bei Blue Pie Records USA am 01.01.1958
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Best Christmas
Weihnachtsmusik - Erschienen bei Ladies Records am 22.11.2019
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I'll Be Home for Christmas
Weihnachtsmusik - Erschienen bei SantaClause Records am 11.12.2015
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Christmas Midnight
Weihnachtsmusik - Erschienen bei Hits Forever Records am 14.12.2018
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Classic Christmas Songs
Weihnachtsmusik - Erschienen bei Hits Forever Records am 08.11.2018
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Best Christmas Songs
Weihnachtsmusik - Erschienen bei Grammovoce Records am 08.11.2019
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Christmas Collection
Klassik - Erschienen bei Vintage Hits Records am 29.11.2019
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