The Crusaders - 1980 BBC In Concert, UK - R.I.P. Joe Sample

Joe Sample the great keyboard player of the Crusaders died on 9-12-2014.  Joe Sample and the Crusaders have been part of my life's soundtrack.  I was blessed to see the Crusaders several times in the early 70s and have been listening to their music ever since.  They have a great sound blending jazz, soul and funk into a unique sound.  Henderson one of the other founding members of the group described the Crusaders as “We are the fathers of jazz-funk-fusion,”.  Whatever you call it, it just hits me right and I never get tired of it.  The Crusaders made over 40 albums and Sample also recorded 21 solo albums.  Sample was also a contributor on many others including some great albums by Joni Mitchell, BB King, The LA Express, Michael Franks, Anita Baker, and Marvin Gaye.  So here are a couple of live recordings, just to say R.I. P. Joe, you will be missed.

The Crusaders,
BBC In Concert 1980,
Hammersmith Odeon, London UK.

The Crusaders:

Joe Sample: Keyboards
Wilton Felder: Tenor Sax
Stix Hooper: Drums
Barry Finnerty: Guitar
Roy Gaines: Guitar
Keith Jones: Bass
Randy Crawford: Guest Vocals on Track-7

Setlist:

1) The Hustler (12:59)
2) Rainbow Seeker (8:36)
3) Sweet Gentle Love (6:44)
4) It Happens Every Day (9:38)
5) Carmel (5:41)
6) Way Back Home (8:55)
7) Street Life (21:02)

Mp3/320k

https://mega.nz/#!wBIlzSoC!mmKj00LYZD5qg_H7djYHfwPYTyXzYu9ApciNMvQgsBY

Crusaders Live cuts 1974-76

Recorded off Soul Train and other video sources

 

Stomp And Buck Dance

Greasy Spoon

Spiral

Hard Times

Soul Caravan

 

Mp3/192k

http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/10906878/file.html