Al Craig


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Credited as jazz drummer.
Born: 3 July 1907, London, Greater London, United Kingdom.
Died: 25 October 1981, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
In 1924 he began his musical career; first in dance orchestras, then, at the beginning of the 1930s, in jazz bands. In the 30s and 40s he took part in numerous sessions with well-known jazz musicians. Among others he played with Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, Cab Calloway, Rex Stewart, Johnny Hodges and Benny Carter. From 1941 he conducted the Royal Airforce Orchestra. After the war he moved to France, played in clubs in Paris, had radio shows. He played with Django Reinhardt and was guest of honor at the Nice Festival. From 1961 he appeared primarily on the Cote D'Azur. In 1974 he accepted an engagement in Düsseldorf. He also celebrated his 50th stage anniversary there. The reason for the title of the album The Golden Jubilee Drummer by the Al Craig Trio in 1974.

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Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt On Vogue (Complete Edition (1934-1951))
2012, 8xCD, Comp + Box, Vogue, Sony Music, Legacy, ,
Latin Jazz
Django Reinhardt
Postwar Recordings 1944-1953
2012, 5xCD, Comp, RM, JSP Records, ,
Swing/Bop
Adelaide Hall
The Enduring Charm Of Adelaide Hall - Original Recordings 1927 - 1944
2011, CD, Comp, RM, Bygone Days
Django Reinhardt
Django Forever: Les 100 Plus Belles Mélodies De Django Reinhardt
2009, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Universal Music France, Universal Music France, Universal Music France, Universal Music France, Universal Music France, Universal Music France, ,
Gypsy Jazz
Django Reinhardt
Manoir De Ses Reves
2009, 26xCD + Box, Le Chant Du Monde, ,
Gypsy Jazz/Swing
Django Reinhardt
Intégrale Django Reinhardt Saison 2: The Complete Django Reinhardt (1938-1947)
2009, 14xCD, Comp + Box, Frémeaux & Associés, ,
Gypsy Jazz/Easy Listening/Swing
Benny Carter
The Music Master
2006, 4x CD Slimline, ,
Swing/Big Band
Django Reinhardt
Pêche À La Mouche
2003, 2x CD Digipak, ,
Gypsy Jazz/Swing
Freddy Gardner Featuring Peter Yorke & His Concert Orchestra*
Sweet N Hot
2001, CD, Comp, RM, Avid Records, ,
Big Band
Django Reinhardt
Swing 48
2001, CD, ,
Swing
Django Reinhardt
Echos Of France
2000, 2xCD, Comp, Frémeaux & Associés, ,
Swing
Benny Carter
Jazz & Blues Collection
1996, CD, Comp, RM, Editions Atlas, ,
Swing/Big Band
Různí
Swing Celebration
1996, CD, Comp, RM, Marshall Cavendish, Marshall Cavendish, ,
Swing/Big Band/Soundtrack
Leonard Feather
1937-1945
1996
Benny Carter And His Orchestra
1937-1939
1990, CD, Comp, Classics (11), ,
Swing
Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt
1981, Vinyl, ,
Gypsy Jazz/Swing
Django Reinhardt
The Versatile Giant
1979, Vinyl, ,
Swing/Gypsy Jazz
Trio Jimmy Rena
Jazz For Dance
1975, LP, Flame (4)
Django Reinhardt
Coffret Souvenir - 1910 - 1953
1969, 5x Vinyl, Box Set, ,
Gypsy Jazz/Swing
Django Reinhardt
Memorial
1966, Vinyl, ,
Swing
Benny Carter & His Orchestra*
Swingin' At Maida Vale
1964, Vinyl, ,
Swing
Django Reinhardt
Unissued Titles 1937-1947
LP, Comp, KC (3)
Sowande And His Music*
Honey Suckle Rose / Night And Day
Shellac, 10", Decca
Django Reinhardt
History Records - French Edition 2 - Django Reinhardt II
2012, 18xFile, MP3, Comp, RM, History-Records