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Article: Album Review

Larry Carlton: Plays The Sound of Philadelphia

Read "Plays The Sound of Philadelphia" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

Regardless of context, guitarist Larry Carlton has built a reputation as one of the tastiest guitarists around, whether he's supporting singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell, jazz/pop hybrid Steely Dan or soulful jazz/funksters The Crusaders. His own records, while always accessible--at times, crossing the line into smooth jazz territory--demonstrate a distinctive blend of sweet and gritty tone, bluesy soulfulness, ...

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Article: Album Review

Bettye LaVette: Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook

Read "Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey

Cross Nina Simone with Tina Turner and you get Bettye LaVette. Finally receiving the attention she deserves, LaVette finds herself on a most receptive world stage. LaVette appeared at the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors, in tribute to The Who's Peter Townsend and Roger Daltrey, singing “Love Reign O'er Me," from Quadrophenia (Polydor, 1979). Video of the ...

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News: Recording

Roy Gaines & His Orchestra: ­"Tuxedo Blues" Streets November 1

Jazz, blues, R&B and soul—legendary guitarist/vocalist/composer Roy Gaines, who has made a name for himself as a versatile master craftsmen playing music beyond category in a career spanning over seven decades, brings his vast wealth of experience all together on Tuxedo Blues. Fronting a full size jazz orchestra, the likes of which is seldom heard these ...

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Article: Album Review

Mason Brothers Band: Two Sides, One Story

Read "Two Sides, One Story" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey

After spending 20 years performing under the leadership of others, British brothers Brad and Elliot Mason step out front, taking charge of an all-star band that redefines the trumpet-trombone front line of drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers of the '50s and '60s. The round and mellow combination of Brad Mason's trumpet with Elliot Mason's trombone sounds ...

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Article: Album Review

Larry Carlton: Greatest Hits Recorded Volume One

Read "Greatest Hits Recorded Volume One" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

Since emerging as a ubiquitous session ace--his sweet tone and lyrical bent creating some of the 1970s' most definitive guitar solos for artists including The Crusaders, Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell--Larry Carlton has combined unerring melodic instincts and stunning harmonic knowledge into a discography as accessible as it is deep. For some, he's veered too close ...

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Article: Film Review

The Crusaders: Live at Montreux 2003

Read "The Crusaders: Live at Montreux 2003" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza

by Jerry D'Souza

The Crusaders Live at Montreux 2003 Eagle Eye Media 2009 The Jazz Crusaders was formed in 1960 from a group that played together in Houston, Texas. Stix Hooper, Joe Sample and Wilton Felder moved out to form the new band and pulled in Wayne Henderson to complete the basic quartet. ...

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News: Video / DVD

Eagle to Release "The Crusaders Live at Montreux 2003" DVD on DVD October 14

Eagle to Release  "The Crusaders Live at Montreux 2003"  DVD on DVD October 14

Eagle Eye Media, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Eagle Rock Entertainment, will release The Crusaders Live At Montreux 2003 on DVD October 14. Originally The Jazz Crusaders, this American Institution has recorded and released over 40 albums since 1961. Coming out of Houston and relocating to Los Angeles, the original band started out in a hard bebop ...

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Rural Renewal

By Crusaders

Label: Verve Music Group
Released: 2003
Track listing: Rural Renewal; Creepin'; Heartland; A Healing Coming On; Sing The Song; Shotgun House Groove; The Territory; Greasy Spoon; Viva De Funk; Lazy Sundays; Goin' Home

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Article: Album Review

The Crusaders: Rural Renewal

Read "Rural Renewal" reviewed by Farrell Lowe

by Farrell Lowe

A reunion can often be a poignant event, filled with old friends, happy introductions to new faces, and revisions to relational habits; it can also lead to ossification. Rural Renewal exhibits most of these features. Expect nothing new from this album, but if you're a fan of The Crusaders' 1980s music, you'll find more of that ...

Album

Free As The Wind

By Crusaders

Label:
Released: 1977
Track listing: Free As The Wind; I Felt The Love; The Way We Was; Nite Crawler; Feel It; Sweet N' Sour; River Rat; It Happens Everyday;


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