Hank Crawford
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About
Music director for Ray Charles who was a multi-genre saxophonist and composer. His solo career featured albums released on Milestone like Bossa International.
Before Fame
He studied music at Tennessee State University and was later hired to play baritone with the band led by Ray Charles.
Trivia
He arranged music for many artists, including Lou Rawls.
Family Life
He was married to Gladys Brooks, who passed away in the 1990s. Before her death, they raised two children together.
Associated With
He appeared on the album There Must Be a Better World Somewhere by B.B. King.