‘It is inspiring to hear one of my favorite jazz trombone players going DEEP into improvised music, and deeper still into the horn. Congratulations Al, to you and to this extra-musical band for creating a challenging yet accessible work of art. – Hal Crook ‘
CIRCLES and ROOTS – Available Now!
THE PROWL – Available Now!
APPEARING LIVE
September 18 – Jeff Galindo and Al Cron with Andrew Jones (d) and John Lockwood (b) – The Beehive, Boston, 6:30 pm
September 20 – Strictly Sinatra – Venda Ravioli – Federal Hill, Providence RI 6:30-9:30
September 22 – Al Cron with John Piazza Jr. (tpt) Bruce Gertz (b) and Brooke Sofferman (d), Martini’s – Plymouth, MA 7:00pm
October 10 – Michael Dutra’s Strictly Sinatra – The Blue Note, New York, NY – Brunch
October 15 – Al Cron – “4CATS” Record Release Party, featuring Dino Govoni (ts), Dave Zinno (b), and Brooke Sofferman (d) The Parlour, Providence, RI, 7-10pm
BIOGRAPHY
Al Cron is a Boston-based jazz trombonist, composer, and bandleader making major waves with the digital re-release of his acclaimed early recordings The Prowl and Circles and Roots. Rooted in the hard-bop and modern jazz traditions, Cron’s sound reflects his studies with jazz masters Hal Crook, Bob Brookmeyer, John McNeil, and George Russell, paired with decades of real-world bandleading and performance.
A veteran of both the jazz and popular music worlds, Cron has toured and performed with Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, and the Artie Shaw Orchestra, bringing a rare blend of groove, sophistication, and emotional immediacy to every musical setting.
An engaging and in-demand clinician and guest artist, Cron is widely respected for his ability to connect artistry with education, inspiring musicians through a vibrant, personal approach to improvisation, ensemble playing, and musical storytelling.
The 2025–26 re-release of The Prowl and Circles and Roots marks the opening chapter of a new creative era, leading into a forthcoming quartet album of all-new music featuring three of Boston’s most powerful voices: Dave Zinno (bass), Dino Govoni (tenor saxophone), and Brooke Sofferman (drums).
Whether on stage, in the classroom, or in the studio, Al Cron’s music is urgent, soulful, and unmistakably now.
