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Sam Crain Biographical info b.1954, Springfield IL. Brother Josh(b. 1958)mother Jacqueline(b. 1929), father John(1927-1993)was jazz trombonist. Piano lessons from very early age, took up guitar age 12. First jazz experience at age 14, as bassist(string & electric)with The Bob Graham Quartet. Extensive performing experience after that, as guitarist and/or bassist, occasionally keyboard- ist with variety of jazz and rock groups. Educated various places, including 1 semester at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Also studied composition privately, with John Webber of Boston Conservatory. Graduated from Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore 1980, with Bachelor’s in music composition, where my teacher was Robert Hall Lewis. Awards include 2nd Prize, Phi mu sinfonia composition competition, Sam Houston State Univ. 1976; 1st Prize, Phi mu alpha composition competition,...