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Live at Lighthouse 66

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This is one of those live jazz albums that truly captures the ambiance of "being there". The recording truly gives that three-dimensional sound that is missing from so many live albums. And the performances are full of energy. A great companion to this album is the "Live '68" album, unfortunately not yet on CD

The cut "You Don't Know What Love Is" boasts of one of the most soul-full tenor sax solos by Wilton Felder. The trombone of Wayne Henderson is very smooth, too. "Scratch" is very upbeat. The way that Felder and Henderson play harmonys, and unisons, with one another is a Crusaders trademark sound. This "sound" is well presented on this album. "Milestones" and "Doin' That Thing" are also great cuts as are "Blues Up Tight" and "Miss It". On the whole one of their finest efforts. I recommend this album, and the Crusaders, to anyone and everyone who likes good jazz.

The Jazz Crusaders before they dropped the Jazz in their name and just became The Crusaders. Recorded shortly after moving to LA from Houston this jazz group is smokin hot. This album has been noted to be one of the top 100 jazz albums of all time. Can't argue with that. Their music weaves together and they accompany each other so well. Awesome. The Crusaders are my favorite jazz groups and this album is at the top of the list.

Diversely snazzy old-school supper-house smoke music leaves a pleasant enough aftertaste to recommend for aficionados of the era.