Canadian cellist and composer George Crotty has created a bold new vocabulary for the cello, blending jazz, world music, and cinematic textures. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he immersed himself in New York’s vibrant music scene, collaborating with the Brooklyn Raga Massive and the National Arab Orchestra. Along the way, Crotty has shared the stage or studio with Bob Ezrin, Adam Rudolph, Simon Shaheen, and Paquito D’Rivera. His performances span The Americas and Europe, and his collaborations extend into film and theatre. He toured North America with Broadway’s The Band’s Visit, and performed on the Assassin’s Creed Mirage video game soundtrack.
In 2019, Crotty formed the George Crotty Trio (GC3) in Brooklyn. Together, they perform multicultural chamber music that’s cinematic, lyrical, and endlessly exploratory. Their latest album, Heart Music, chronicles a journey through Copenhagen, Delft, Berlin, Toronto, and Brooklyn. Inspired by European jazz, Hindustani raga, and contemporary chamber music, Crotty’s compositions are brought to life by the interplay of bassist John Murchison and percussionist Jeremy Smith.
Rejecting conventional trio roles, GC3 weaves a dynamic, spontaneous tapestry of groove and color. The result is a sound that feels both intimate and adventurous—an elegant balance between structure and freedom.
“Cellist George Crotty excels at blending various elements into a unique musical brew… a stream of genre-blurring invention.”
— All About Jazz
George Crotty – Cello, Compositions
John Murchison – Bass
Jeremy Smith – Percussion
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