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Snapshots with Crispin

Snapshots with Crispin gives you a glimpse backstage — behind the scenes of Crispin’s work and life. This page is devoted to showing you some of what he sees and who he knows. In some ways, the photos are a digital “brag wall”. In other ways, it’s his life. It’s a lesson his daughter learned early on . . .

Behind the Scenes with Crispin Cioe

You know how people are usually within a few feet of their cell phones?

Crispin never ventures far from his saxophones. He practices daily — for hours — in a padded closet called the “whisper room”.

His daughter Katharine learned that about her “daddy”. She’s applies the same work ethic to what she does . . . as an MD.

Snapshots with Crispin and His Iconic Friends

Crispin Cioe is a musician who loves with he does and cultivates real-world friendships that he holds close. Sure, he’s connected to VIPs — the world’s most famous artists — but it’s not just for show He is a genuine friend to those he works with in the music industry and to any and all who share his love of music. You couldn’t find a nicer guy.

Photo of Crispin Cioe and Darlene Love
Crispin Cioe with Darlene Love
Crispin Cioe with President Joe Biden
In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of American Creativity
Crispin Cioe with the Obamas in the Oval Office
In the Oval Office
Crispin Cioe with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in the Oval Office of the White House
with the Obamas
Crispin Cioe with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Photo of Crispin Cioe with President Bill Clinton Tight Shot
Crispin Cioe with President Bill Clinton
Crispin Cioe with Sting
Crispin Cioe and the Uptown Horns with Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones
Crispin Cioe with his fellow Uptown Horns and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones
Photo of Crispin Cioe with Billy Joel
Crispin Cioe with Billy Joel
Crispin Cioe with Ben E. King
Crispin Cioe with Ben E. King
Photo of Crispin Cioe with Carole King
Crispin Cioe with Carole King
Crispin Cioe with Coldplay at a Recording Session
Crispin Cioe with Coldplay
Photo of Crispin Cioe with Kathie Lee Gifford and Frank Gifford
Crispin Cioe with Kathie Lee Gifford and Frank Gifford
Snapshot of Crispin Cioe with Whoopi Goldberg Crispin Cioe with Whoopi Goldberg on The View when he plays Famed Baritone Sax Solo.
Crispin Cioe with Whoopi Goldberg
Crispin Cioe and Billy Porter
Crispin Cioe and Billy Porter
Crispin Cioe, Peter Wolf, and Johnny Ace
Crispin Cioe, Peter Wolf, and Johnny Ace
Crispin Cioe with Magic Dick and Seth Justman of the J. Geils Band
Crispin Cioe with Magic Dick and Seth Justman of the J. Geils Band
Crispin Cioe and Danny Klein of the J. Geils Band
Crispin Cioe and Danny Klein of the J. Geils Band
Crispin Cioe and Lou Gramm of Foreigner
Crispin Cioe and Lou Gramm of Foreigner

Snapshots With Crispin Backstage

If you’d rather scan the photos than swipe through the slider above, here’s a look at some of the behind-the-scenes snapshots with Crispin. He’s now performed for 3 Presidents: one plays the saxophone; another complimented Crispin’s head of hair (in comparison to his), and the third held hands with his wife and sang along to the music Crispin performed at the White House.