Bob Cranshaw - RIP

[skeith]

sorry to hear about this...saw him many times with Sonny!

[sidewinder]

6 hours ago, StarThrower said:

RIP Got to see him once with Sonny in '95

That was about the same time that I saw him with Sonny too.

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

 

"i punched in do-doo-do-doo and we played the tune out"

Edited November 4, 2016 by chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez

[Soulstation1]

Saw him 

November 2006 with Sonny Rollins in Tucson 

[jeffcrom]

So at a certain point, perhaps a journeyman craftsman achieves critical mass and crosses over into artistic greatness. That's how I think about Cranshaw. I'm glad I got to hear him a couple of times. RIP.

Edited November 4, 2016 by jeffcrom

[Ted O'Reilly]

Our children, and grandchildren may also remember his playing...   Isn't he the bassist on almost all the Sesame Street shows?

[bluesoul]

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/7565502/bob-cranshaw-jazz-bassist-dies-at-83

[Kevin Bresnahan]

15 hours ago, chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez said:

 

"i punched in do-doo-do-doo and we played the tune out"

When did Blue Note fix the typo on the cover of "The Sidewinder"? There was a time when I thought there were two bassists - one named Bob Cranshaw and another named Bob Crenshaw.

[JSngry]

14 hours ago, jeffcrom said:

So at a certain point, perhaps a journeyman craftsman achieves critical mass and crosses over into artistic greatness. That's how I think about Cranshaw. I'm glad I got to hear him a couple of times. RIP.

I think consideration was given to how many great records he was on, indeed, how many great Sonny Rollins gigs he was on, and after a while, it's like, hey, this guy again, he's not bringing anybody down, he's never a weak link or anything, when it gets heavy, he goes there with it, and yeah, it finally sinks in that no, not everybody can do that or make that claim.

[six string]

8 hours ago, JSngry said:

I think consideration was given to how many great records he was on, indeed, how many great Sonny Rollins gigs he was on, and after a while, it's like, hey, this guy again, he's not bringing anybody down, he's never a weak link or anything, when it gets heavy, he goes there with it, and yeah, it finally sinks in that no, not everybody can do that or make that claim.

Talk about job perks.  How many bassists would have taken that job?  It's one thing to have a steady gig and another to play with one of the greatest improvisors of all time.

[readyrudy30315]

I,like many.Are saddened by hearing the news about Bob Cranshaw recently.I so admired and respected his talents.Talked with him not long ago.About  a project I'm currently doing of my late uncle Duke Pearson.And the time he spent playing with.him.And.the close.relationship they had.As as always,he was gracious and kind.He told me wonderful stories of himself,Bob Cranshaw and Mickey Roker.And there time together in New York as young men.Love him swinging on uncle Dukes How Insensitive album.My favourite from that session is Little Yellow Street Car.(Bunda Amarela) with all-star cast.Listen to B ok b Cranshaw,Duke Pearson,Bobby Hutcherson and Mickey Roker swing like crazy on this one.It never have gotten much airplay.But it's a great tune.R.I.P. Mr.Cranshaw.