Bob Cranshaw (1932-2016), a Chicago-born jazz bassist who began recording in 1957 and became a significant force in the 1960s starting with Sonny Rollins' seminal album The Bridge, in 1962, died on Nov. 2. He was 83.
At a time when even the best jazz bassists seemed interchangeable to the average listener, Bob's playing stood out with sensitivity and gra…
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