Information AboutThe Crusaders |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT THE CRUSADERS | |
| jazz ensembles | |
| soul-jazz musicians | |
| 1960s music groups | |
| 1970s music groups | |
| smooth jazz musicians | |
The Crusaders are also an Amiga Demo Scene music group. See The Crusaders (demo Scene) . The Crusaders are an American music group popular in the early 1970s for their amalgamated Jazz , Pop and Soul sound. HISTORY In 1960 , following the demise of a few short lived Houston , TX based groups, Pianist Joe Sample , Drummer Stix Hooper, Saxophonist Wilton Felder and Trombonist Wayne Henderson moved to Los Angeles , CA . Assuming the name " The Jazz Crusaders " the group signed with Pacific Jazz and bore their Jazz / Soul trademark with the two-manned front-line horn section ( Trombone and Tenor Saxophone ). The group decided to change their name to "The Crusaders" in 1971 , dropping the " Jazz " from their name, thus allowing for a more eclectic appeal. From 1961 to present over forty albums have been credited to the group (some live and compilations), 19 of which were recorded under the name "The Jazz Crusaders" (1961-1970). In 1975, following the release of their 28th album (ninth as "The Crusaders"), Wayne Henderson left the group to pursue a full time career as a producer. His departure created a void, permanently changing the character of the group. In the early 1980s the group recorded two popular albums, "Street Life" (1980) and "Royal Jam" with blues guitarist B.B. King (1981). Another founding member, drummer Stix Hooper, left the group in 1983, thus signaling the end to the group's most popular period. Three more albums were recorded in the mid 80s, however by the time the 1990s rolled around "The Crusaders", for the most part, disbanded with a rather comprehensive discography behind them. The last album recorded with what was left of the original group members (Sample and Felder) was the 1991 release "Healing the Wounds". Despite pianist Joe Sample 's objections, Saxophonist Wilton Felder and trombonist Wayne Henderson revived the "Jazz Crusaders" name in the 1990s . By this time Sample was recording for Warner Bros. and enjoying the beginning of the more fruitful era of his successful solo career. |
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