ArtistInfo

Neal Creque

p, org, ep, 1940-2000 US, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Musician / Composer of R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. Earl Neal Creque

Neal Creque (1940–2000) whose real name was Earl Neal Creque was an American organist and jazz composer, born April 13, 1940 and originally from the Virgin Islands; he was based in the Cleveland area and played frequently around northern Ohio up until his death.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, Teresa Brewer, Leon Thomas, Harold Ousley, Bernard Purdie, and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson.

Instruments

• Piano
• Organ
• Electric piano
• Clavinet
• Cowbell

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• Jazz
• Electronic
• Pop
• Blues

Plays With