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Theo Croker

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Theo Croker is a Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, and producer who continually pushes the boundaries of jazz, neo-soul, and hip-hop. He has collaborated with artists including Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, J. Cole, and Common, crafting a sonic identity that is both expansive and deeply personal.

Born and raised in Florida, Croker picked up the trumpet at age 11, inspired by his grandfather, Grammy-winning jazz trumpet legend Doc Cheatham. He later attended Oberlin Conservatory, where he studied under Donald Byrd and Gary Bartz. After graduating, he spent seven years in Shanghai, becoming the first artist-in-residence at the historic Peace Hotel Jazz Club. Splitting his time between Shanghai and New York, he immersed himself in diverse musical collaborations that shaped his signature sound.

Album

Damage Control

Label: OYO Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Fantasy; One Hundred Ways; In Search of My Heart/Love Surrounds Us Everywhere; The Making Of You; You Bring Me Joy; You Are My Starship; Slow Jam; If Only You Knew; Biggest Part of Me; Love Me in a Special Way.

Album

Dream Manifest

Label: Dom Recs / Star People Nation
Released: 2025
Track listing: prelude 3; one pillow ft. Estelle & Kassa Overall; 64 joints ft. Tyreek McDole; up frequency (higher) ft. MAAD; light as a feather ft. Gary Bartz & Natureboy Flako; high vibrations ft. Malaya & D'LEAU; crystal waterfalls; we still wanna dance ft. D'LEAU; postlude 3.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Carmen McRae, Gretchen Parlato, Carmen Bradford, Alan Hampton And More!

Read "Carmen McRae, Gretchen Parlato, Carmen Bradford, Alan Hampton And More!" reviewed by Jua Howard


Greetings Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of new music to share including music from Carmen Bradford, Gretchen Parlato, Alan Hampton, saje, Catina DeLuna; and a lot of other timeless music including from Carmen McRae, Andy Bey, Norah Jones, Carol Sloane and many more. Come ...

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Article: Album Review

Gary Bartz & NTU: Damage Control

Read "Damage Control" reviewed by Pierre Giroux


After a 12-year break from the recording studio, legendary saxophonist Gary Bartz makes a powerful return with Damage Control. This deeply personal passion project honors and re-imagines the soul genre. The album showcases Bartz's unwavering curiosity and artistic evolution, transforming soulful classics into meditative, jazz-infused compositions that cross genre boundaries. At the heart of the album's ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Dream Manifest

Read "Dream Manifest" reviewed by Karan Khosla


Dream Manifest: Theo Croker's Studio Invocation Theo Croker is a trumpeter whose career zigzags across genres and continents earning Grammy nominations, platinum credits, and a reputation for erasing boundaries. With Dream Manifest, he pushes farther than before: a studio album built on layers, detail, and a spirit of relentless curiosity and collaboration. For this ...

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Article: In Pictures

San Jose Jazz Fest 2025

Read "San Jose Jazz Fest 2025" reviewed by Ronald Davis


A collection of photos from the 35th San Jose Summer Fest 2025 in San Jose from August 8, 2025 to August 10, 2025 featuring José James, Ghost-Note, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Carl Allen, Reginald Veal, Ralph Moore, Anthony Arya, Butcher Brown, Mary Stallings, Billy Iuso, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Tyreek McDole, ByWater Call, Lalah Hathaway, Theo ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Theo Croker, Sarah Buechi, Jon Irabagon, Nicholas Payton and Anais Reno

Read "Theo Croker, Sarah Buechi, Jon Irabagon, Nicholas Payton and Anais Reno" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


New releases from Theo Croker, Jon Irabagon, Anais Reno and Nicholas Payton.Playlist Yuko Mabuchi “Tribute to my Homeland" from Quantum (SRG Jazz/Universal) 00:00 Satoko Fujii “ Aruku" from Dream a Dream (Libra) 9:08 Host Speaks 19:47 Jon Irabagon “At What Price Garlic" from Someone to Someone (Irabbagast) 21:09 James Brandon Lewis “Left Alone" from ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Soweto Kinch, Theo Croker, Julian Lage, And More

Read "Soweto Kinch, Theo Croker, Julian Lage, And More" reviewed by Colin Muirhead


Featuring music by acts performing in North East England soon and showcasing new releases, with tracks by Soweto Kinch, Theo Croker, Zoë Gilby, Knats, Julian Lage, and more. Playlist Soweto Kinch “A People With No Past" from The New Emancipation (Soweto Kinch Recordings) 00:00 Theo Croker “prelude 3" from Dream Manifest (Dom Recs) 08:54 ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Johnny Hartman, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Will Downing, Joanna Majoko and More

Read "Johnny Hartman, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Will Downing, Joanna Majoko and More" reviewed by Jua Howard


Greetings Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got new music from Dee Dee Bridgewater, Joanna Majoko and Sandra-Mae Lux, and more timeless music from Johnny Hartman, The Blackbyrds, Whitney James, Will Downing, Etta Jones, Darmon Meaderand many more. Come get lost in the music with me!Playlist ...


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