The Jazz Crusaders formed in the early sixties, later morphing into The Crusaders. The word 'Jazz' was dropped in the hope of winning a broader following. To a great extent it was a good move. Some fifteen years later, touring the world, the band rocked up at Newcastle City Hall.
Playing to a full house that night, Wilton Felder (tenor sax), Wayne Henderson (trombone), Joe Sample (keyboards), drummer Stix Hooper were there, as was the band's new recruit, guitarist Larry Carlton. Perhaps at the height of their fame, Put It Where You Want It was, possibly, the jazz-funk masters' signature number.
Now, some half a century later, there is an opportunity to hear a north of England outfit taking on some of the legendary American band's classic numbers. Groove Crusade formed in 2019. In next to no time the band's plans to gig here, there and everywhere, were brought to an abrupt halt. Yes, Covid 19 had its say. Post-pandemic, Groove Crusade picked up where they left off and on Friday 20 March you can join Stuart Johnson and co down in the Ouseburn, Newcastle to hear some seriously good jazz-funk. The Cluny is where the funk will be going down, doors at 7:30pm. Tickets £15.00 online at: www.thecluny.com. Russell
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