Neal Creque

Neal Creque (1940–2000) whose real name is Earl Neal Creque was an American jazz composer, born April 13, 1940 and originally from the Virgin Islands; he was based in the Cleveland area up until his death.^[1]

He also composed music with Mongo Santamaría including the Grammy-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, Theresa Brewer, Leon Thomas, Grant Green, Harold Ousley, Bernard Purdie, and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson.

Discography

• 1972: Contrast! (Cobblestone Records)
• 1973: The Hand of Time (Muse Records)
• 1972: Creque (Cobblestone) rereleased in 1976 as Black Velvet Rose (Muse)

References

1. ^ Allmusic

External links

• Discogs
• Allmusic

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Name	Creque, Neal
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Date of birth	1940
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Date of death	2000
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