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.
The Right Time
Theo Croker Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'The Right Time' by these artists:
(Night Time Is) The Right Time - Ray Charles You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the…
Alec Gaston Up ahead, there are so many roads I cannot see…
B.Wash I dont know if this the right time But baby girl…
Braid Keep it in a small compartment in the back of…
Brian Wilson Whatever happened to me and you And everything we've been go…
Brother Clyde Seems just like yesterday But it was miles ago We were so…
Brother Clyde Feat. Dolly Parton Seems just like yesterday But it was miles ago We were so…
Cherrelle Yo, this is funky Stevie J (Yeah) this is funky (Word) Che…
Corrs This is the right time, once in a lifetime …
D. Devotion Its 6am I'm still awake Still staring at you Through the pho…
Daddy And The Hot Tea i got the feeling and i'm holding on to all the…
Daniel Mist Will it be the right time But now is just fine On…
Digger I can feel it getting closer, And the timing isn't…
Disciple My ship is going down tonight And the waves are drowning…
Dr. Dundiff I been in the right place but it must have…
Earth Wind & Fire I'll give you love, I'll open up My heart to you,…
French Horn Rebellion I got a friend with a lot of ambition He don't…
G.U. Medicine write this off and chalk it up to things that…
Gordon Haskell Way up on the mountain Where the rivers too cold to…
Harem Scarem Baby you were the world to me We lived our life…
Hoodoo Gurus Baby here we come, Were gonna step on you, Just stay out…
I to I You said it's our time But ours is only ours Ours is…
Isak Dahling Drive me home, I'm cold as a stone And call me up…
Jake I've been trying to heal for years But I always end…
Jazz Emu I've been waiting for the right Time to tell you, girl That…
John Lee Hooker You know the night time, darling (Night and day) Is the righ…
Joss Stone You know the night time Is the right time Oh, to be…
Kaiser Snap Hold on to me now We can set the record straight…
Karnataka The shadows fall Another day of make-believe Dreaming while …
Midnight North They made you out as a criminal before you were…
Newton feat. J.Tarasenko We used to sit back kick it now I'm losing…
One to One You know the night time, oh, is the right time To…
Otis Rush You know the night time, is the right time To be…
Ray Charles You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the…
Ray Charles(레이 찰스) You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the righ…
Ray! You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the…
Ricky Hil [verse 1] If you were me, take this, and we don't wake…
Soundtrack - Ray You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the…
Split Mirrors Somewhere, Your face in the dark Reminds of the time, I…
T.C. 日差しがしみる思い出 Loven' You from Summer Time 泣いて... くちびるかみしめないで どん…
The Animals You know the right time (night and day) Is the night…
The Animals - Topic You know the night time, oh, is the right time To…
The Corrs This is the right time Once in a lifetime So I…
The Mighty Diamonds Natty Dread will never run away, no, no, no Natty Dread…
Tom Novy & Veralovesmusic I am searching Every day For the right time, the best time,…
Tuxedo Shining like a light in the nighttime, loving everything tha…
Ultra I'm talking aloud, I'm here to be found, Are you proud…
Warren Barfield I was sitting in the kitchen With momma doing dishes I was…
Yves V You got a diamond soul You never lost your innocence You nev…
RAY CHARLES You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the…
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Getaway Gold You remind me of a Buick LeSabre Cool, smooth, strong, long…
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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Sergio Bianchi
Wonderfull sound !!!! Brillant , clear and ejecution very well !!!!
raspberry_jubilee
Beautiful arrangement
Coolaxe- D W
I have enjoyed everything that I have ever heard this CAT play. Keep it fresh, bro. Peeec
jfl f
Awesome - class of their own
Xavier Williamz
This music gives soul to the universe,wings to the mind,flight to the imagination and life to everything!One love
Timeisnow
Im amazed at his nice tone and flexibility while playing in the red, not too many players are capable of playing clear like him in the red. I used to play in the red of my top lip, a really strong, loud, clear, lead player noticed my range and endurance issues and helped me correct this, by having me place much more top lip in the mouthpiece, and play in the red of my bottom lip untill my top lip was strong enough to stay all the way in the cup of the mouthpiece, without any red touching the top of the rim of my mouthpiece. Once I mastered that, I began placing bottom lip all the way in the cup as well. My tone , range, and endurance have imroved insanely, now I can actually play the licks I want, and as high as I want with a really nice tone and not have to sacrifice any notes at all. The whole process took at least 5 months, and I had been playing in the red of my top lip for over 15 years. The transitional period felt painfully, and embarrassingly long, very embarrassingly long, but it was so worth it. Im continuing to play jazz mainly, and am capable of now playing lead on a huge Schilke 18 orchestrial mouthpiece with absoulutely no range, tone, or endurance issues. Praise God. Long tones for an hour a day helped speed the process along.
dan hejslet
Wow man! You just gave me hope! I just startet changing my embouchere exactly how you describe, and after 2 weeks I still can’t even play the G in the staff probably. I hope long notes help, but please write me some tips and exercises to do, I can’t find anything about it.
My email dan.hejslet@gmail.com
Bernard Lewis Jr.
Wow it’s cool to hear this. Your whole comment describes everything I am experiencing in my playing right now. My process started a year ago. I struggled terribly with my endurance and playing in the higher register because of this same thing. I can hear how much progress I have made so far with it only being a year. Thanks for sharing this.
Timeisnow
Jazz Haze Thank You. I agree, there's no limit on any instrument, and striving to achieve what you previously couldn't is so fun and rewarding, I'm sure your familiar with the feeling
Federico Cabbia
Amazing.