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 - Released by Don't stop the music on 5 May 2023
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Organ And Chimes
Christmas Music - Released by Pirouette Records on 17 Jul 1965
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Jesse Crawford At The Organ
Pop - Released by Blue Pie Records USA on 1 Jan 1966
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The Best of Jesse Crawford
Jazz - Released by Vintage Jukebox on 3 Mar 2020
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The wedding music
Jazz - Released by Vintage Jukebox on 9 Feb 2023
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Jesse Crawford At The Organ
Pop - Released by Inspired Studios on 14 Feb 2019
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Hammond Organ Favorites
Pop - Released by Flair Records on 17 Feb 2006
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Christmas Organ & Chimes
Ambient/New Age - Released by Holiday Records on 16 Oct 2020
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The Greatest Hits Collection
Classical - Released by Music Manager on 7 May 2015
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Special Christmas
Christmas Music - Released by Amra Record on 15 Nov 2019
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Jesse Crawford At The Organ
Pop - Released by Crownstar Records on 14 Feb 2019
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An Enchanted Evening
Jazz - Released by Blue Pie Records USA on 1 Jan 1958
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Best Christmas
Christmas Music - Released by Ladies Records on 22 Nov 2019
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I'll Be Home for Christmas
Christmas Music - Released by SantaClause Records on 11 Dec 2015
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Christmas Midnight
Christmas Music - Released by Hits Forever Records on 14 Dec 2018
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Classic Christmas Songs
Christmas Music - Released by Hits Forever Records on 8 Nov 2018
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Best Christmas Songs
Christmas Music - Released by Grammovoce Records on 8 Nov 2019
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Christmas Collection
Classical - Released by Vintage Hits Records on 29 Nov 2019
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