Earl Neal Creque (April 13, 1940 – December 1, 2000)[1] was an American organist and jazz composer, born in the Virgin Islands; he was based in the Cleveland area, was a professor at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and played frequently around northern Ohio up until his death.
[2] He also composed music with Mongo Santamaría including the Grammy Award-nominated song "Sofrito" which was sampled by Jennifer Lopez on the album J.Lo.
He was a sought after session musician and his credits include Stanley Turrentine, Teresa Brewer, Leon Thomas, Harold Ousley, Bernard Purdie, and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson.
[3] His daughter Nina Creque was part of Gerald Levert's group 1 of the Girls.
[4] With Grant Green With Eric Kloss With Johnny Lytle With Harold Ousley Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers With Bernard Purdie With Mongo Santamaria With Melvin Sparks With Leon Thomas With Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson