Neal Creque
Neal Creque (1940–2000) whose real name was 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.
His daugher Nina Creque was part of Gerald Levert group 1 of the Girls and has been featured on 8ball and MJG Gold singles "Space Age Pimpin" and "Love Hurts". She was also featured on the Bad Boy single "Running out of Bud" with Dave Tolliver of Men at Large.
[edit] Discography
- 1972: Contrast! (Cobblestone Records)
- 1973: The Hand of Time (Muse Records)
- 1972: Creque (Cobblestone) rereleased in 1976 as Black Velvet Rose (Muse)
