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The Crusaders

Active

1950s - 2010s

Formed

1954 in Houston, TX

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Crossover Jazz Hard Bop Soul Jazz Fusion Jazz-Funk Jazz-Pop

Also Known As

The Jazz Crusaders

Group Members

Wayne Henderson Wilton Felder Joe Sample Stix Hooper Henry Wilson Hubert Laws Leroy Vinnegar
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The Crusaders

Biography by Scott Yanow

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This remarkably versatile group's career encompassed R&B, jazz, soul, and funk styles.
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Album Highlights

  • Free as the Wind
    The Crusaders
    Free as the Wind
  • 1
    The Crusaders
    1
  • Chain Reaction
    The Crusaders
    Chain Reaction
  • Live in Japan
    The Crusaders
    Live in Japan
  • Pass the Plate
    The Crusaders
    Pass the Plate
  • Groove Crusade
    The Crusaders
    Groove Crusade
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Artists Moods

  • Carefree
  • Fun
  • Joyous
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Earnest
  • Earthy
  • Elegant
  • Freewheeling
  • Gentle
  • Happy
  • Smooth
  • Celebratory
  • Cheerful
  • Energetic
  • Innocent
  • Playful
  • Refined
  • Rollicking
  • Boisterous
  • Confident
  • Intimate
  • Light
  • Stylish
  • Organic
  • Relaxed
  • Restrained
  • Sophisticated
  • Reserved
  • Sensual
  • Street-Smart

Artists Themes

  • At the Office
  • Background Music
  • Comfort
  • Dinner Ambiance
  • Relaxation
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