Theo Croker United States
Biography
At 24 years old, trumpeter, arranger, and composer Theo Crocker has already distinguished himself as a vital force in the jazz community. As the grandson of Doc Cheatham, Theo's legacy is profoundly felt when he plays. His musicianship possesses a depth that can usually only be achieved through a lifetime's worth of experience. In the spring of 2006, Theo received the Presser Music Foundation Award. With this grant, Theo recorded his first album The Fundamentals in New York City with his band The Theo Croker Sextet.
