Does anybody remember the pianist Fred Crane?

Hi Gents, A friend just sent me this post.
There was actually a collection done. 8 cds I think. I should have them copied for those who have an interest. If so, feel free to contact me through stereodesk or here.

all the best,

Fred Crane II

I presume this Fred Crane is the same who played (and sang?) with the Al Belletto Sextet in the mid-1950s. I heard of Balletto on a recent public radio jazz program, and picked up two of his albums as mp3 files. The radio DJ apparently played an original LP, and doesn't know the tracks are currently available. The mp3 albums can be accessed at eMusic.com.

Greetings,  Fred Crane was my uncle on my mother's side. I miss him. I still keep in touch with his son Fred Jr. some. I have about a dozen CD's of HIS music that I listen too. It also has his wife singing on many if not all of them. He was a music genius. I visited his home in Dallas and he took me to Rainbow studio where I watched him compose and direct a commercial soundtrack. He used to play Jazz at the Fairmont Hotel bar with a bass player in Dallas to keep his fingers loose. He would never shake hands with anyone so as not to hurt his very delicate fingers. I always thought that was cool as a 16 yr old. I would be happy to discuss him more anytime. terrybishop911@cs.com