Bob Cranshaw with Sonny Rollins

Ronbo61 · #1 04-15-2009, 11:11 PM

I had the privilage of seeing Sonny Rollins tonight here in NW Arkansas. His long time bassist Bob Cranshaw was doing a great job on the low end playing what I think was a 5 string Lakland through some model of an Ampeg combo amp. He was featured on the song "In a Sentimental Mood" for several chorus's. He pulls a beautiful tone out of the bass and has impeccable timing. Sonny and the rest of the group were mighty fine too!

Rodriguez · #2 04-16-2009, 08:37 AM

A super human being and wears the most incredible sweaters!!!

RHFusillo · #3 04-16-2009, 11:36 AM

Cranshaw has been employed by Sonny Rollins since the 1960's. That's a superhuman feat!

jerry · #4 04-16-2009, 03:08 PM

I saw them together in the late 70's, what a great relationship!!!!

SmittyG · #5 04-17-2009, 09:56 AM

My favorite jazz pairing. I've yet to catch them live, but I track down every recording and video I can.

emjazz · #6 04-17-2009, 10:00 AM

Cranshaw's fabulous. Impeccable timing ideed. Beautiful feel.

As far as I know he's been playing an Aleva Coppolo 5 string....he could play anything and sound great though...

burk48237 · #7 04-18-2009, 05:38 PM

Crenshaw's playing on "Sonny, Please" is great, one of my favorite recent Jazz CD's.

Wally Malone · #8 04-19-2009, 01:12 PM

When I saw him with Rollins at the Monterey Jazz Festival he was playing an Aleva Coppolo 5 string.

Wally