Jay Crocker

about

There has been no presence on Calgary music in the past decade quite like Jay Crocker. A bandleader to be reckoned with, a band‐mate of envious talents, a uniquely pin‐sharp producer/arranger, and a fierce improviser and musical explorer Crocker's inspiring shadow hangs long. Following a banner year for his "other" bands Ghostkeeper (including a Polaris Prize nomination for their sophomore self‐titled album) and international acclaim for trash improv/jazz outfit NoMoreShapes, 2011 marks the release of Crocker's finest, laser‐precise bursts of creative spark yet, the twin LPs Turned to Giants, and Co‐Stars. Fresh, exciting, and entirely original, the creative force behind Giants and Co‐Stars practically spills from the speakers, barely contained on the shiny underside of a compact disc (or within the 1's and 0's, should digital be more your speed). Ricocheting in a multitude of directions, both Giants and Co‐Stars mark a shift in Crocker’s work in which the possibilities of noise are meshed with a fool‐proof sense of melody and composition. Melting pianos, makeshift music boxes, and pulsating guitars bubble beneath Crocker's developed lead vocals ‐ from a gentle whisper to a multi‐tracked howl. Rarely does one hear a record of such imagination and skill emerging from a solitary voice ‐ that Crocker has created two in just one year is testament to his standing as one of Canada’s most forward looking musicians. But before looking ahead, it’s always important to look back,

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albums

Melodies from the Outskirts

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Co-Stars

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Below The Ocean Over

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Magnet New Music Sampler Volume 50

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Zunior Music Sampler Ver.6.05

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BeatRoute :: 5 Year Compilation

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A Sound Experiment: Live Sessions From Cjsw 90.9 FM [Disc 2]

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Zunior Music Sampler 2.17

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CBC Radio 3 Track of the Day

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A Sound Experiment: Live Sessions From Cjsw 90.9 FM (Disc 2)

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Magnet New Music Sampler

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Paper Thin

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