Artist: Crusaders
Genre: Jazz Fusion
The Crusaders were an American jazz fusion group formed in Houston in the 1950s, originally known as The Jazz Crusaders. The group featured Joe Sample on keyboards, Wilton Felder on saxophone and bass, Stix Hooper on drums, and Wayne Henderson on trombone. The Crusaders pioneered the fusion of jazz with R&B, soul, and funk, creating accessible, groove-based jazz. Their biggest hit was 'Street Life' in 1979, featuring vocalist Randy Crawford, which became a jazz-funk classic. The Crusaders' music emphasized groove and soul over complex bebop improvisation, making jazz accessible to wider audiences. They influenced the development of smooth jazz and contemporary R&B. The group released numerous successful albums and collaborated with many artists. The Crusaders demonstrated that jazz could incorporate funk and soul grooves while maintaining musical sophistication, influencing countless fusion and jazz-funk artists.
Crusaders vinyl records
29 Crusaders new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE CRUSADERS Last Call (1980 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Honky Tonk Struttin MCA company die-cut paper sleeve MCA657) Track Listing: 1. Last Call 2. Honky Tonk Struttin
£7.99 used
THE CRUSADERS The Best Of (1988 UK issue of the 1976 UK 15-track double LP compilation featuring a selection of highlights across their wonderful career housed in a glossy single pocket title sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with some scuff marks & a bit of colour fade along the spine. The vinyl discs remain in Excellent condition with light cosmetic signs of play MCLD602) Track Listing: 1
£16.00 used
THE CRUSADERS Creole (1975 UK solid centred 7 vinyl single taken from the album Chain Reaction also featuring I Felt The Love ABC Records company die-cut paper sleeve ABC4088)
£9.00 used
THE CRUSADERS & JOE COCKER Im So Glad Im Standing Here Today (1981 UK 7 vinyl single with solid centre featuring vocals from Joe Cocker and the track Standing Tall on the B-side picture sleeve MCA741)
£9.00 used
THE CRUSADERS with JOE COCKER This Old Worlds Too Funky For Me (1981 UK solid centred 7 vinyl single also including Im So Glad Im Standing Here Today (Reprise) pictrue sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little storage wear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play)
£9.00 used
THE CRUSADERS Images (1981 UK issue of the 1978 7-track LP including bassist Robert Popwells trippy composition Cosmic Reign. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears near mint MCL1625) Track Listing: A1. Fairy Tales 4:42 A2. Marcellas Dream 6:52 A3. Bayou Bottoms 4:15 A4. Merry-Go-Round 6:13 B1
£17.00 used
THE CRUSADERS Last Call (1980 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single featuring the 7:27 New Disco Mix & Honky Tonk Struttin title sleeve MCAT657) Track Listing: Last Call - New Disco Mix Honky Tonk Struttin
£7.99 used
THE CRUSADERS Bayou Bottoms (1978 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single includes Covert Action ABC company die-cut sleeve ABC4233)
£7.99 used
THE CRUSADERS Rhapsody & Blues (1980 UK 6-track LP housed in the original embossed gatefold sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear scuffing & the vinyl looks barely played MCG4010) Track Listing: Soul Shadows Honky Tonk Struttin Elegant Evening Rhapsody And Blues Last Call Sweet Gentle Love
£12.00 used
DR. L. SUBRAMANIAM Blossom (1981 US 7-track audiophile LP recorded digitally featuring George Cables & Herbie Hancock on Keyboards John Handy on Bass Larry Coryell on Guitar and more embossed picture sleeve complete with Crusaders Records insert CRP16003) Track Listing: Time Is Right Inner Peace Whats Happening Blossom Dancing Dolls Roots Prayer
£28.00 used