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Theo Croker Releases Visionary, Genre-Defying New Album Dream Manifest - Out Now via Dom Recs

Theo Croker Releases Visionary, Genre-Defying New Album Dream Manifest - Out Now via Dom Recs

Listen To “One Pillow” feat. Estelle and Kassa Overall 

Out Now, Watch the Video Here

Watch Croker Perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show June 16 and Catch Him Live at Blue Note NYC Residency August 14-17

DOWNLOAD HIGH RES ALBUM ART HERE

“[Theo’s music is] timeless and of the moment.” 

Wall Street Journal 

 

“Theo Croker finds a path to jazz greatness on “Dream Manifest” by unlearning the rules of the genre. It’s that eclecticism and adventurous spirit that propels this excellent album, where he lets the full scope of his imagination wander…” 

LA TIMES

 

"Theo Croker [has] an unmistakable air of chill… That chill is the result of a clear musical approach and determination."  

NPR

 

“If the sound on Dream Manifest is human-to-human hookup, the mood is tenderness — serenity and tension forming covalent bonds. Live, Croker’s music eclipses everything: it’s communal, vulnerable, and defiantly analog in a digital age. The brain may work to organize information, but the heart beats for chaos and evolution — and Croker is prepared for that.”  

DOWNBEAT (Read Cover Story here)

 

“And though some would call Croker a jazz musician, he’s ready to move beyond the label... [Dream Manifest] is expansive, and spans many kinds of sounds—jazz, fusion, neo-soul, hip-hop, and rap (to name a few).”

ESQUIRE

 

“Theo Croker is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer and bandleader whose powerful and eclectic take on modern jazz pays respect to the tradition of the music while moving the genre forward.”  

TIDAL

 

"[Theo] seeks to break away from narrow definitions of jazz" 

Jazzwise

 

“With two feet planted firmly in the jazz world, as well as tentacles reaching into hip-hop, R&B, ambient, world music, and experimental genres, Grammy-nominated producer, composer, and trumpeter Theo Croker makes his voice heard far and wide.”  

Tape Op

PHOTO CREDIT: Bruno Barreto

Today, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Theo Croker has released his latest album Dream Manifest, out now via Dom Recs. Blending jazz, dance, neo-soul, R&B, and experimental hip-hop, Dream Manifest is a bold sonic statement—balancing deep-rooted tradition with fearless exploration. The final single “One Pillow,” featuring Estelle and Kassa Overall, arrives alongside the album. 

Croker will perform “Up Frequency (Higher)” with vocalist MAAD on The Kelly Clarkson Show on June 16, followed by a residency at Blue Note NYC from August 14–17 in celebration of the album’s release. Full tour dates are listed here and below.

Dream Manifest marks a milestone for Theo Croker—an artist whose genre-defying vision has earned him GRAMMY nominations, credits on platinum-selling albums by J. Cole, Ari Lennox, and Common, and countless other accolades. At the heart of the album is collaboration, with an all-star cast including Estelle, Kassa Overall, Tyreek McDole, MAAD, Gary Bartz, Natureboy Flako, Malaya, and D’LEAU—each adding their own distinct energy to the project.

Early singles from the album showcase Croker’s boundary-pushing vision. “High Vibrations,” featuring singer-songwriter Malaya and producer/multi-instrumentalist D’LEAU (J*Davey), pairs sleek trumpet lines with house-inspired production for a bold, genre-blurring statement. The second single, “We Still Wanna Dance,” is an intoxicating blend of neo-soul, electronic grooves, and Croker’s signature trumpet virtuosity—a vibrant celebration of rhythm and movement. “Crystal Waterfalls” takes a more introspective turn, fusing jazz with warped, experimental hip-hop. Shimmering hi-hats, subdued synths, and Croker’s melodic precision create a transcendent soundscape that makes clear: this album defies easy categorization.

A seasoned performer, Theo Croker has brought his bold vision to major stages, including NPR’s Tiny Desk and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Inspired by his grandfather, GRAMMY-winning jazz trumpeter Doc Cheatham, Croker took up the trumpet and later studied at Oberlin Conservatory under the mentorship of Donald Byrd. After graduation, he spent seven years between Shanghai and New York, collaborating across genres and cultures to shape his distinctive sound. His major-label debut, Afrophysicist (Sony Masterworks)—produced by Dee Dee Bridgewater, whom he previously served as musical director for—marked the first milestone in this evolution.

Vinyl of Dream Manifest will be available, coming soon via FatBeats. Dream Manifest is out now via Dom Recs and available anywhere you stream music.

PHOTO CREDIT: Bruno Barreto

‘DREAM MANIFEST’ TRACKLISTING

  1. prelude 3
  2. one pillow [feat Estelle & Kass Overall]
  3. 64 joints [feat Tyreek McDole]
  4. up frequency (higher) [feat MAAD]
  5. light as a feather [feat Gary Bartz & Natureboy Flako]
  6. high vibrations [feat Malaya & D'LEAU]
  7. crystal waterfalls
  8. we still wanna dance [feat D’LEAU]
  9. postlude 3

 

THEO CROKER TOUR

JUN 14 - San Francisco Jazz Festival 2025 -  San Francisco, CA

JUN 18 - Gary Bartz and NTU Troop w/ Special Guest Theo Croker - Washington, DC

JUN 21 - Meridian Arts Centre -Toronto, ON

JUL 24 - BBC Proms: ‘Round Midnight' Live in Sunderland - Sunderland, United Kingdom

AUG 04 - Billboard Live Osaka - Osaka, Japan (two shows)

AUG 05 -  Billboard Live Tokyo -  東京, Japan (two shows)

AUG 08 - San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2025 - San Jose, CA

AUG 14 - Blue Note Jazz Club - New York, NY (two shows)

AUG 15 - Blue Note Jazz Club - New York, NY (two shows)

AUG 16 - Blue Note Jazz Club - New York, NY (two shows)

AUG 17 - Blue Note Jazz Club - New York, NY (two shows)

OCT 03 - Dazzle - Denver, CO

OCT 04 - Dazzle - Denver, CO

OCT 11 - Le Volcan - Le Havre, France

OCT 16 - Fasching - Stockholm Jazz Festival. Stockholm, Sweden

OCT 11 - Le Volcan - Le Havre, France

OCT 16 - Fasching - Stockholm Jazz Festival, Stockholm, Sweden

OCT, 18 - Nancy Jazz Pulsations - Nancy, France

NOV 01 - Jazz Club Minden - Minden, Germany

NOV 05 - Malaga Jazz Festival - Malaga, Spain

NOV 07 - KulturBahnhof Aalen | KUBAA - Aalen, Germany

NOV 08 - Museum Applied Art - Frankfurt am Main, Germany

NOV 10 -  NICA JAZZ CLUB - Hamburg, Germany

NOV 11 - Bayer Erholungshaus - Leverkusen, Germany

NOV 13 - Schloss Elmau, Germany

NOV 14 - Jazzstage - Ingolstadt, Germany

NOV 29 - SF Jazz Minor Auditorium - San Francisco, CA

About Dom Recs

Dom Recs is a forward-thinking multi-genre record label and creative marketing agency founded in 2024. Dedicated to empowering audiovisual artists and innovative creatives, Dom Recs bridges music, art, and culture to shape the future of artistic expression. The label offers a comprehensive suite of services including artist management, development, marketing, production, and creative strategy — all designed to support artists in building authentic, boundary-pushing careers. Home to trailblazing talents like Twin Shadow and Theo Croker, Dom Recs is committed to fostering visionary projects that redefine the landscape of contemporary music and culture.

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