Crusaders – Street Life

I was pretty interested in the Crusaders since hearing Street Life in Jackie Brown and learning they were once known as the Jazz Crusaders, but adopted a more fusion jazz style and added electric bass and guitar. This 1979 album was their best seller, and the title track featuring Randy Crawford is an 11 minute groove that features solos from Wilton Felder and Joe Sample while Roland Bautista of Earth, Wind & Fire contributes rhythm guitar on the track. The rest of the album is great listening, with Carnival of the Night really standing out.

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