Davell Crawford
Singer and pianist Davell Crawford continues the New Orleans piano tradition begun by musicians like Professor Longhair and James Booker. Crawford is the grandson of 1950s R&B star James "Sugar Boy" Crawford. His debut record, Let Them Talk (1995, Rounder Records), amply demonstrates his gospel, R&B and jazz influences. His gift for ballad singing is on display in full force, and he's accompanied by some of the Crescent City's top musicians, including drummer Herman Ernest III and saxophonist Alvin "Red" Tyler.
Crawford has been playing piano since he was seven and first toured Europe in his early teens. Although Crawford didn't know his grandfather was a musician, the elder Crawford did give a set of keyboards to him when he was 11. Like other young New Orleans musicians, Crawford brings a synthesis of styles (i.e., funk, gospel, and R&B) to his piano playing, songwriting and singing. His recordings include 1995's Let Them Talk, 1996's Just Friends, 1998's B-3 and Me and 1999's Love Like Yours and Mine.
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Discography
12 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Abide with Me: Hymns & Spirituals for Solo Piano
Classical - Released by Steinway and Sons on 6 Aug 2021
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Love Like Yours And Mine
Jazz - Released by Rounder Records on 4 May 1999
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Piano in the Vaults, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Basin Street on 15 Apr 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Born With the Funk
Jazz - Released by Mardi Gras Records on 25 Feb 2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Dear Fats, I Love You
R&B - Released by Basin Street on 26 Apr 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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My Gift to You Bonus Tracks
Gospel - Released by Basin Street on 11 Jun 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Piano in the Vaults Preview EP
Jazz - Released by Basin Street on 11 Jun 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Merry Christmas from Davell Crawford
Christmas Music - Released by Basin Street on 15 Dec 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo