I presume this Fred Crane is the same who played (and sang?) with the Al Belletto Sextet in the mid-1950s. I heard of Balletto on a recent public radio jazz program, and picked up two of his albums as mp3 files. The radio DJ apparently played an original LP, and doesn't know the tracks are currently available. The mp3 albums can be accessed at eMusic.com.
Does anybody remember the pianist Fred Crane?
I ran across an old LP I purchased in the mid 80's by the late Fred Crane that was released after his death in 1985. I had forgotten how good it was. The title was Fred Crane Piano.
He played with Al Hirt and Doc Severson among others. Does anyone know if there are anymore records put out by Mr. Crane? I remember at the time of the "Piano" release the were supposed to be a series of recordings, but see no information on the Internet, so I guess it never happened.
I would welcome any input.
He played with Al Hirt and Doc Severson among others. Does anyone know if there are anymore records put out by Mr. Crane? I remember at the time of the "Piano" release the were supposed to be a series of recordings, but see no information on the Internet, so I guess it never happened.
I would welcome any input.