David Crumb (born May 21, 1962[1]) is an American contemporary composer born into a musical family. His father was composer George Crumb, and his sister was singer Ann Crumb.[2] His music is not as avant-garde or experimental as his father's; it has been called "attractive, accessible, imaginative, well-crafted" by the Chicago-Sun Times, and "expressive and beautiful" by the American Record Guide: reviews listed on the Presser bio.[1]