This 1964 release, 'Heat Wave,' showcases The Jazz Crusaders in their early exploration of soul-inflected jazz grooves, finding commercial success and critical acclaim.
- The album was released in 1964 on Slowmotion & Emotion Records.
- This release predates the band's more overt fusion experiments of the later 1960s.
- The album features the ensemble in a transitional period, bridging hard bop with more accessible, funk-infused jazz sounds.
The Jazz Crusaders were a pioneering West Coast jazz group, known for their blend of hard bop, soul jazz, and early jazz fusion. Formed in the late 1950s, they became a significant force in the jazz scene throughout the 1960s and 70s.
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