THEO
CROKER
Photography Nathan Zack
Video Garrett Frisbey
Words Nathan Zack
CROKER
Photography Nathan Zack
Video Garrett Frisbey
Words Nathan Zack
JUST A FEW HOURS BEFORE his show at Blue Note, down on West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village, we had a chance to catch up with composer, trumpeter, vocalist and producer Theo Croker. Theo, who’s an inordinately accomplished artist, has performed at Blue Notes around the world–in Tokyo for instance, as well as Milan–but this time would be different: his first show at the storied jazz club without a live audience. As we made our way toward Chinatown on a crisp fall afternoon, Theo lamented the impossibility of sharing music in person, and yet, he’s at peace with the bittersweet reality of live-streaming. Before parting ways, we asked Theo a few more questions about his background, his personal style, and his plans for the future.










