Bill Fulton arranger, co-producer, keyboardist – “Like Father, Like Son”
Like Father Like Son arranger Bill Fulton also served as co-producer and keyboardist on Ronnie Crumbly’s 2005 album featuring bassist Joshua Crumbly. Fulton contributed throughout the recording, creating horn and string arrangements while also helping shape the album’s overall musical production.
Like Father Like Son Arranger and Recording Credits
On Like Father, Like Son, Bill Fulton worked as an arranger, keyboardist, and co-producer. The album features saxophonist Ronnie Crumbly alongside his son, bassist Joshua Crumbly. Together, the musicians combine contemporary jazz, funk, R&B, and fusion influences with a polished Los Angeles studio sound.
Fulton’s arranging credits include “Like Father Like Son,” “Suzanne,” “Lea,” “Soul Dance,” “Village Bayou,” and “Los Encinos.” In addition, he created string arrangements for “Maxine” and “Teresa.” These arrangements expand the sound of the rhythm section and saxophone. At the same time, they give individual tracks their own musical character.
Bill Fulton’s Like Father Like Son Arrangements
Bill Fulton’s work on Like Father, Like Son extended beyond arranging. He also performed keyboards and served as a co-producer. Therefore, his involvement included both the written arrangements and the recording process. This combination of arranging, studio performance, and production helped establish a consistent musical direction across the album.
The recording includes ten tracks: “Maxine,” “Like Father Like Son,” “All Out,” “Suzanne,” “Lea,” “Soul Dance,” “Village Bayou,” “Los Encinos (Interlude),” “Los Encinos,” and “Teresa.” Although the instrumentation and mood vary from track to track, the album maintains a contemporary jazz foundation throughout.
Horn and String Arrangements
The Like Father, Like Son project demonstrates different sides of Fulton’s arranging work. For example, the horn arrangements add rhythmic accents, ensemble color, and interaction with Ronnie Crumbly’s saxophone. Meanwhile, the string arrangements on “Maxine” and “Teresa” provide a broader orchestral texture. As a result, the album moves naturally between intimate rhythm-section passages and larger arranged sections.
Several pieces from the album are also represented in Bill Fulton’s arranging archive. Explore the Lea arrangement and the Soul Dance arrangement for more information about the compositions and recording personnel.
Like Father Like Son with Ronnie and Joshua Crumbly
Ronnie Crumbly leads Like Father, Like Son on saxophone, while Joshua Crumbly is featured on bass. Their collaboration gives the album its title and central concept. Fulton’s arrangements support that collaboration with additional instrumental colors and ensemble textures.
Joshua Crumbly later developed an extensive professional career as a bassist and recording artist. More information about his music is available on the official Joshua Crumbly website. The album can also be heard on major streaming services, including Spotify.
More Bill Fulton Arranging and Recording Credits
The Like Father, Like Son arranger credit is part of Bill Fulton’s larger body of recording work as an arranger, pianist, keyboardist, composer, and producer. His discography includes jazz, big band, orchestral, and studio projects spanning several decades.
Visit the Bill Fulton discography to explore additional albums and recording credits. You can also browse his arranging, composing, and orchestration credits for more examples of his work for jazz ensembles, big bands, orchestral projects, and studio recordings.
Year: 2005
Artist: Ronnie Crumbly featuring Joshua Crumbly
Album: Like Father, Like Son
Role: Arranger, co-producer, keyboardist
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Year: 2005Role: arranger, co-producer, keyboardist
Album: Like Father, Like Son
Title: Maxine (string arrangements), Like Father Like Son, All Out, Suzanne, Lea, Soul Dance, Village Bayou, Los Encinos (interlude), Los Encinos, Teresa (string arrangements)
Artist: Ronnie Crumbly featuring Joshua Crumbly
Release label: Ronnie Crumbly
Purchase links: Amazon, iTunes, CD Universe
