Jonathan Crayford

Jonathan Crayford (born 28 September 1964 in Lower Hutt, New Zealand) is a composer/multi instrumentalist.[1]

Jonathan studied classical piano and learned jazz by ear. After leaving school he worked in the film industry as a composer, being awarded the GOFTA (Guild of Film and Television Awards) for his original film music.

During the 1990s he lived and worked in New York playing and recording with Mambo Macoco, Groove Collective, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bill Ware, Jay Rodriguez, Eddie Bobé and the Dave Binney group as well as performing his own music. His return to New Zealand in 2000 enabled him to tour and record with Trinity Roots, Cornerstone Roots and Brazilian singer Alda Rezende. Jonathan currently lives in Cadaques, Spain.

He was the partner of film maker Gaylene Preston and is the father to their daughter, actress Chelsie Preston Crayford.

Discography

Filmography

References

  1. Young, R. G. (2000-04-01). The encyclopedia of fantastic film: Ali Baba to Zombies. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 134. ISBN 978-1-55783-269-6. Retrieved 9 April 2011.