About

George Crotty has forged his own exciting vocabulary on the cello, pushing the boundaries of the cello as a jazz instrument. Following his graduation from the Berklee College of Music, Crotty immersed himself in New York’s jazz and world music scenes, playing with several ensembles, such as the Brooklyn Raga Massive, and the Detroit-based National Arab Orchestra. Additionally, he has enjoyed fruitful collaborations with Simon Shaheen, Paquito D’Rivera, Anat Cohen, and Darol Anger.

The George Crotty Trio’s Chronotope (2022) showcases the Canadian cellist’s expressive fluidity and modal orientation. Their cross-cultural interplay draws on diverse influences within jazz and global music traditions including post-bop, modal jazz, Indian Raga, and Arabic Maqam.

One half of the Loose Roots Duo with West Coast fiddler Gabriel Dubreuil, the Canadian cellist also performs in a unique solo setting that explores his Irish and Jewish heritage.

Music

Classical/ solo:
6 Suites for Solo Cello (JS Bach)
Illumiantions Suite for Solo Cello (Erik Friendlander)
Julie-O (Mark Summer)
Shadowplay (Eugene Friesen)

Cello + looper / electronics:
- Original compositions
- Jazz standards
- Soundscapes

Videos

Ensemble profiles

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  Brooklyn String Quartet

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  • Instrument: String Quartet
  • Location: New York
  • 1 groupmuse played

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  George Crotty Trio

  • Instrument: Jazz cello trio
  • Location: New York
  • 3 groupmuses played

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Upcoming groupmuses

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  Living room

  "Music that Grooves" in Washington Heights with the Brooklyn String Quartet

  Saturday, Nov 23 6:30 PM EST

  • Neighborhood: Washington Heights
  • Instruments: string quartet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

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Past groupmuses (5)