Ray Crawford (February 7, 1924 – December 30, 1997) was an American jazz guitarist who originally played tenor saxophone,[1] until tuberculosis prevented him continuing with the instrument.
[2] He made notable contributions to albums by Ahmad Jamal, Gil Evans, and Sonny Criss, and pioneered a technique of rhythmic bongo-style guitar accompaniment.
[3] Favourite amongst his recorded solos were those on "La Nevada" on Gil Evans's Out of the Cool album.
[4] With Ahmad Jamal With Gil Evans With Curtis Amy & Dupree Bolton With Sonny Criss