Bob Cranshaw (December 10, 1932 - November 2, 2016) was an American jazz bassist. Born Melbourne R. Cranshaw in Evanston, Illinois, USA, his career spans the heyday of Blue Note Records to his recent involvement with the Musicians Union. He is perhaps best known for his long association with Sonny Rollins. Cranshaw has been in Rollins's working band on and off for over five decades, starting with a live appearance at the 1959 Playboy jazz festival in Chicago and on record with the 1962 album The Bridge. Some of Cranshaw's best-known performances include on Lee Morgan… read more
Bob Cranshaw (December 10, 1932 - November 2, 2016) was an American jazz bassist. Born Melbourne R. Cranshaw in Evanston, Illinois, USA, his career spans the heyday of Blue Note Records to his recent involvement with the Musicians Union. He is perhaps best known for his long association wit… read more
Bob Cranshaw (December 10, 1932 - November 2, 2016) was an American jazz bassist. Born Melbourne R. Cranshaw in Evanston, Illinois, USA, his career spans the heyday of Blue Note Records to his recent involvement with the Musicians Union. He is perhaps best known for his long association with Sonny Rollins. Cranshaw has been in Rollins's working band on and… read more
