Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (December 21, 1934 – January 29, 2009) was an American R&B, hard bop, jazz-funk, soul jazz alto saxophonist, arranger and songwriter. Crawford was musical director for Ray Charles before embarking on a solo career releasing many well-regarded albums on Atlantic, CTI and Milestone.
Biography
Crawford was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began formal piano studies at the age of nine and was soon playing for his church choir. His father had brought an alto saxophone home from the service and when Hank entered Manassas High School, he took it up in order to join the band. He credits Charlie Parker, Louis Jordan, Earl Bostic and Johnny Hodges as early influences.
In 1958 Crawford went to college at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. While at TSU, he majored in music studying theory and composition, as well as playing alto and baritone saxophone in the Tennessee State Jazz Collegians. He also led his own rock 'n' roll quartet, "Little Hank and the Rhythm Kings". His bandmates all thought he looked and sounded just like Hank O'Day, a legendary local saxophonist, which earned him the nickname "Hank". This is when Crawford met Ray Charles, who hired Crawford originally as a baritone saxophonist. Crawford switched to alto in 1959 and remained with Charles' band—becoming its musical director until 1963.
After Hours is a 1985 American black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Joseph Minion, and starring Griffin Dunne with an ensemble cast. The film follows Paul Hackett, portrayed by Dunne, as he experiences a series of misadventures while making his way home from New York City's SoHo district during the night.
Warner Home Video have released the film on VHS in 1991 for both widescreen and pan-and-scan NTSC laserdiscs.
Plot
Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne), a word processor, meets Marcy Franklin (Rosanna Arquette) in a local cafe in New York. They discuss their common interest in Henry Miller. Marcy leaves Paul her number and informs him that she lives with a sculptor named Kiki Bridges (Linda Fiorentino), who makes and sells plaster of Paris paperweights resembling cream cheese bagels. Later in the night, under the pretense of buying a paperweight, Paul visits Marcy, taking a cab to her apartment. On his way to visit Marcy, a $20 bill is blown out the window of the cab, leaving him with only some spare pocket change. The cab driver is furious that he cannot pay. This is the first in a long series of misadventures for Paul that turn hostile through no fault of his own. At the apartment Paul meets the sculptor Kiki and Marcy, and comes across a collection of photographs and medications which imply that Marcy is severely disfigured from burns on her legs and torso. As a result of this implication, and as a result of a strained conversation with Marcy, Paul abruptly slips out of the apartment.
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After Hours · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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Hank Crawford - After Hours
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The Back Slider
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The Back Slider · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Crawford
Composer: Crawford
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published: 01 Jan 2017
When Did You Leave Heaven
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When Did You Leave Heaven · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Whiting
Composer: Whiting
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published: 01 Jan 2017
Next Time You See Me
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Next Time You See Me · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Ben Tucker
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Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
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Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Who Can I Turn To?
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Who Can I Turn To? · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Composer: Newley
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published: 01 Jan 2017
Makin' Whoopee
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Makin' Whoopee · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Kahn
Composer: Kahn
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After Hours · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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After Hours · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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After Hours · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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The Back Slider · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Released on: 2016-01-06
Author: Crawford
Composer: Crawford
Mus...
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The Back Slider · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Crawford
Composer: Crawford
Music Publisher: D.R
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The Back Slider · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Composer: Crawford
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When Did You Leave Heaven · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: ...
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When Did You Leave Heaven · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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When Did You Leave Heaven · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Whiting
Composer: Whiting
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Next Time You See Me · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Next Time You See Me · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Ben Tucker
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Next Time You See Me · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Ben Tucker
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Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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Who Can I Turn To? · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Newley
...
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Who Can I Turn To? · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Who Can I Turn To? · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Makin' Whoopee · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Kahn
Compos...
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Makin' Whoopee · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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After Hours
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After Hours · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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The Back Slider · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Composer: Crawford
Music Publisher: D.R
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When Did You Leave Heaven · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Whiting
Composer: Whiting
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Next Time You See Me · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Ben Tucker
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Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) · Hank Crawford
After Hours
℗ 1967 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Bass Guitar: Ali Mohammed
Producer: Arif Mardin
Bass Guitar: Charles Greene
Trumpet: Fielder Floyd
Piano: Hank Crawford
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Bass Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Drums: Joe Dukes
Trumpet: John Hunt
Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun
Tenor Saxophone: Wendell Harrison
Guitar: Willie Jones
Writer: Anthony Newley
Writer: Leslie Bricusse
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Who Can I Turn To? · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Author: Newley
Composer: Newley
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Makin' Whoopee · Hank Crawford
After Hours
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Music Publisher: D.R
Author: Kahn
Composer: Kahn
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Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (December 21, 1934 – January 29, 2009) was an American R&B, hard bop, jazz-funk, soul jazz alto saxophonist, arranger and songwriter. Crawford was musical director for Ray Charles before embarking on a solo career releasing many well-regarded albums on Atlantic, CTI and Milestone.
Biography
Crawford was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began formal piano studies at the age of nine and was soon playing for his church choir. His father had brought an alto saxophone home from the service and when Hank entered Manassas High School, he took it up in order to join the band. He credits Charlie Parker, Louis Jordan, Earl Bostic and Johnny Hodges as early influences.
In 1958 Crawford went to college at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. While at TSU, he majored in music studying theory and composition, as well as playing alto and baritone saxophone in the Tennessee State Jazz Collegians. He also led his own rock 'n' roll quartet, "Little Hank and the Rhythm Kings". His bandmates all thought he looked and sounded just like Hank O'Day, a legendary local saxophonist, which earned him the nickname "Hank". This is when Crawford met Ray Charles, who hired Crawford originally as a baritone saxophonist. Crawford switched to alto in 1959 and remained with Charles' band—becoming its musical director until 1963.