Theo Crocker (born Theodore Lee Croker in in Leesburg, Florida, on 18 July … Read Full Bio ↴Theo Crocker (born Theodore Lee Croker in in Leesburg, Florida, on 18 July 1985) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and vocalist.
As the grandson of Doc Cheatham, Crocker's legacy is felt when he plays. In the spring of 2006, Crocker received the Presser Music Foundation Award. With this grant, Theo recorded his first album The Fundamentals in New York City with his band The Theo Croker Sextet. The album includes 10 tunes all of which Crocker composed and arranged.
Crocker has performed with many legendary musicians such as: Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, Wendell Logan, Donald Byrd, Gary Bartz, Jon Faddis, Nicholas Payton, Frank Wess,Louis Hayes, Ellis Marsalis, Jimnmy Owens, Roy Hargrove, Eric Lewis, Regina Carter, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Clark Terry, Henry Butler, Slide Hampton, Bill Lee, Frank Foster, Marcus Belgrave, Wycleff Gordon, Roscoe Mitchell, Robin Eubanks, and many others.
Of Crocker Wynton Marsalis says. "He has the tools, the intelligence, the ability and the talents. The future looks bright for Croker."
Marcus Belgrave states, Theo Croker is one of the most promising and creative trumpeters on the horizon today and is also one of the most energetic artists I have ever encountered.
Crocker picked up his first horn at the age of eleven. At the age of 16, Crocker moved out of his home and relocated to Jacksonville, FL on his own. In Jacksonville, he continued his high school education at The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, a school recognized for its dedication to young artists. Crocker was appointed the first artist in residence at The Ritz Theater in 2003 through 2004 where he was commissioned to compose works and lead The Theodore Croker Big Band, The Theodore Croker Septet, and The Ritz Voices, a choir comprised of 80 individuals.
Crocker graduated in May 2007 from the Oberlin College Conservatory in Oberlin, Ohio with a concentration in Jazz. Under the guidance of legendary trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, as well as Wednell Logan, Gary Bartz, Billy Hart, and Robin Eubanks, Theo has made a significant contribution to the Oberlin Jazz community as a leader and teachers assistant. He has also established a following in the greater Cleveland area. In the midst of his studies, Theo has performed professionally with legendary artists such as Louis Hayes and his Cannonball Adderley Tribute Quintet in 2004 at Dizzys Club Coca Cola at Lincoln Center. He was a featured artist at the 2005 JVC Jazz Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Centers Rose Hall, sharing the stage with jazz legends Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Frank Wess, Benny Powell, and others. He was also a featured artist at the 2005 Windsor Jazz Festival, the 2005 Aspen Snow Mass Festival at the Wheeler Opera House, feature performer for the 2005 Highlights in Jazz series at the Tribeca Center for Performing Arts in New York City, special guest with Nicholas Payton at the 2005 New Orleans Jazz Festival, amongst many other performances. Theo has also been a member of the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Septet, which is a group personally chosen by Oberlins Jazz faculty.
He was chosen as a finalist in the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category.
As the grandson of Doc Cheatham, Crocker's legacy is felt when he plays. In the spring of 2006, Crocker received the Presser Music Foundation Award. With this grant, Theo recorded his first album The Fundamentals in New York City with his band The Theo Croker Sextet. The album includes 10 tunes all of which Crocker composed and arranged.
Crocker has performed with many legendary musicians such as: Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, Wendell Logan, Donald Byrd, Gary Bartz, Jon Faddis, Nicholas Payton, Frank Wess,Louis Hayes, Ellis Marsalis, Jimnmy Owens, Roy Hargrove, Eric Lewis, Regina Carter, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Clark Terry, Henry Butler, Slide Hampton, Bill Lee, Frank Foster, Marcus Belgrave, Wycleff Gordon, Roscoe Mitchell, Robin Eubanks, and many others.
Of Crocker Wynton Marsalis says. "He has the tools, the intelligence, the ability and the talents. The future looks bright for Croker."
Marcus Belgrave states, Theo Croker is one of the most promising and creative trumpeters on the horizon today and is also one of the most energetic artists I have ever encountered.
Crocker picked up his first horn at the age of eleven. At the age of 16, Crocker moved out of his home and relocated to Jacksonville, FL on his own. In Jacksonville, he continued his high school education at The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, a school recognized for its dedication to young artists. Crocker was appointed the first artist in residence at The Ritz Theater in 2003 through 2004 where he was commissioned to compose works and lead The Theodore Croker Big Band, The Theodore Croker Septet, and The Ritz Voices, a choir comprised of 80 individuals.
Crocker graduated in May 2007 from the Oberlin College Conservatory in Oberlin, Ohio with a concentration in Jazz. Under the guidance of legendary trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, as well as Wednell Logan, Gary Bartz, Billy Hart, and Robin Eubanks, Theo has made a significant contribution to the Oberlin Jazz community as a leader and teachers assistant. He has also established a following in the greater Cleveland area. In the midst of his studies, Theo has performed professionally with legendary artists such as Louis Hayes and his Cannonball Adderley Tribute Quintet in 2004 at Dizzys Club Coca Cola at Lincoln Center. He was a featured artist at the 2005 JVC Jazz Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Centers Rose Hall, sharing the stage with jazz legends Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Frank Wess, Benny Powell, and others. He was also a featured artist at the 2005 Windsor Jazz Festival, the 2005 Aspen Snow Mass Festival at the Wheeler Opera House, feature performer for the 2005 Highlights in Jazz series at the Tribeca Center for Performing Arts in New York City, special guest with Nicholas Payton at the 2005 New Orleans Jazz Festival, amongst many other performances. Theo has also been a member of the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Septet, which is a group personally chosen by Oberlins Jazz faculty.
He was chosen as a finalist in the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category.
It's gonna be alright
Theo Croker Lyrics
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beatzarre Forget about your trouble and reach up to the sky. Here come…
Blake Aaron Don't look so sad I know it's over But life goes on And…
Chris J Norwood It's gonna be alright tonight It's gonna be alright It's gon…
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Colin James I know the money ain't easy I know know that times…
Color Me Badd [Chorus] It's gonna be alright. Summertime, gettin' buck wil…
Dee C. Lee Ooh, hoo, oh, yeah 뭐라도 말할게 있는 것처럼 불러놓고 2분도 못 참고…
DJ E-Rick & Tactic How It’s Gonna Be Hear Mi now Giving God praise! Verse 1 W…
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Dot Rotten Jendor Blacks Little Dee N.E It's his way of livin' Who am I to tell him That…
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J. Quest It's gonna be alright tonight It's gonna be alright It's gon…
Jim Gonna fix you up! By da time we're through I'll be tigger…
JLo feat Nas Oh yes (Uh, this for you girl) Yo, I took you…
Joe Lington It's gonna be It's gonna be is gonna be It's gonna be…
Jon Lemmon Let go, give in now Breathe in you can be without Feel…
Kayou. I′ve been slowing down It's gonna be okay We gonna be okay …
Kenneth-Marten Lück Say you can't make it through another day Hope and pray…
Kris Angelis When the sky falls down I'll help you pick it…
Le'Andria Johnson It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright [Chorus] There'…
Lester Williams It’s gonna be alright It’s gonna be alright It’s gonna be al…
Maxine Brown I told you when I met you I just couldn't give…
Mr. G Reality I see you stand across the room A little crowded and…
Pastor M.J. Williams It’s gonna be alright It’s gonna be alright It’s gonna be al…
Ramones To our fans far and near We're so glad you…
Raven Symone It's gonna be alright Everything is getting better It's all …
Raven-Symoné It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright, everything is …
Raven-Symoné It's gonna be alright Everything is getting better It's al…
Rebels Any time you feel lonely, walk in the rain, you'll…
Regi It’s gonna be alright It’s gonna be alright It’s gonna be al…
Rev. C.L. Fairchild Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day Lovely day, l…
S-Connection I'm in our place But I can't see you darling Where did…
Sara Groves It's going to be alright It's going to be alright I can…
Silver It's just a phase of understanding A touchstone in time…
Smyle It's gonna be alright when you're on my side Don't have…
Southern Avenue When my eyes get heavy Way down with tears of worry To…
The Cheetah Girls It's gonna be alright Everything is getting better It's all …
The Ramones To our fans far and near We're so glad you…
The Secrets It’s gonna be alright, it’s gonna be okay Meet me down…
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I Cover the Waterfront I cover the waterfront, I'm watching the sea, Will the one I…
St. Louis Blues I hate to see that evening sun go down I hate…
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