The Thing is the eighth album by The Jazz Crusaders, recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

An excellent Crusaders album -- filled with the tight hard soul jazz sound that they did soooo well. The set's got a hard hitting rhythm section that's always in the pocket, and swingin' thoughtful solos over tight arrangements on tracks like "The Thang", "Soul Kosher", and "White Cobra". If you've ever wondered why these guys got so big so fast, listen to this one and join the crowd -- because it's a monster!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAe9wg9_j2E&list=RDYAe9wg9_j2E&start_radio=1

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Stretchin' Out is the seventh album by The Jazz Crusaders recorded in 1964 (with one track from 1963) and released on the Pacific Jazz label. - Wikipedia

The Jazz Crusaders at their early best -- swinging hard, and virtually defining the sound of soul jazz on the west coast scene of the 60s! The sound here is impeccable -- tight rhythms overlaid with searing solos -- all the best the young group had to offer, thanks to the early genius of Wayne Henderson on trombone, Wilton Felder on tenor and alto, Joe Sample on piano, and Stix Hooper on drums. The set also features a bit of guitar from Joe Pass, and bass from Monk Montgomery -- who brings in a nice bottom to the rhythms -- furthering the groove that really keeps things going! . - Dusty Groove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIrEuoZfd2A&list=PLfJndz0utgOMHORP2lBWgK-jQWb-S2crT&index=1

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Jazz Waltz is an album by pianist Les McCann with the Jazz Crusaders recorded in 1963 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

"A real cooker – and a stone soulful set that works some real magic at so many levels! First off, the record brings together two of the hottest talents on the west coast scene of the 60s – pianist Les McCann, and the fiery young Jazz Crusaders – who are really burning here with a tightness and sense of energy that's amazing.

But more than that, the record also features Les hitting some keys alongside his usual piano – both electric piano and Hammond, which come off here with a great sound – especially alongside Joe Sample's additional work on acoustic piano and organ. Horn solos are great – with tight work from Wilton Felder on tenor and Wayne Henderson on trombone." - Jazz Messengers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZme-GZtmqo&list=PLfJndz0utgOPYDj58f-3JdJLJGFlYlLs4&index=1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lITcmSAoDL4