Howard McCrary is an American musician, entertainer, and actor. He was nominated for

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award in 1986 for a gospel record entitled, "So Good." Credited for vocal performances and arrangements on the music albums of

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, Danniebelle Hall, and many others. He also appears in the first Gospel Album The Chimes (released on July, 2009) of The Chung Brothers (Henry & Roger Chung) in

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, acting as arranger, pianist and singer in the song ''Soul Seranade, Part II''. He guest-starred in the television series ''

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,'' and ''

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Combo on the final date of a UK tour in 1993, McCrary remained in the city for a further year. During this time he performed regularly at the Ronnie Scotts jazz club then operating in the city, with one evening's show later released on the Big Bear Records album ''Moments Like This.'' McCrary is the father of actors

Darius McCrary Darius Creston McCrary (born May 1, 1976) is an American actor, rapper, singer and producer. McCrary is known for his role as Edward "Eddie" Winslow, the oldest child of Carl and Harriette Winslow on the ABC/CBS television sitcom '' Family Mat ...

and Donovan McCrary.

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External links

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Howard McCrary's own website
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