The Jazz Crusaders' 1964 single "Stretchin' Out" marked a significant shift towards funkier, more accessible grooves, foreshadowing their later commercial success. This instrumental workout captured the band's dynamic energy and instrumental prowess.
- "Stretchin' Out" was released as a single on Revolver Records in 1964.
- The A-side "Stretchin' Out" showcased the group's developing interest in R&B and funk influences.
- This period saw The Jazz Crusaders move from a more traditional jazz sound to incorporate elements that would define jazz-funk.
The Jazz Crusaders were a seminal West Coast jazz group formed in Houston, Texas, in the early 1960s, evolving from the earlier Nite Hawks. By 1964, they had established themselves as key figures in the burgeoning soul-jazz and funk movements, moving beyond their hard bop roots.
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