{"product_id":"the-crusaders-images-copy","title":"The Crusaders – Images","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"96\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eYear\/Genre: 1978 Funk\/Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"40\" data-start=\"37\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMatrix #: BA‑6030\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"80\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eCondition: VG+ Plays very clean \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"98\"\u003eDescription:\u003cbr data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"110\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Crusaders, rooted in Houston jazz but refined in Los Angeles, delivered a soulful fusion of funk and jazz on \u003cem data-end=\"121\" data-start=\"113\"\u003eImages\u003c\/em\u003e. This 1978 release showcases their sophisticated grooves with standout Joe Sample piano and Wilton Felder bass work. Tracks like “Bayou Bottoms” and “Cosmic Reign” highlight the group’s seamless blending of improvisation and rhythm, reflecting late‑’70s fusion’s cultural shift toward danceable jazz. For collectors exploring the crossover era of jazz innovation, this pressing offers a lively snapshot of a genre expanding its audience and influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"152\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePrice Suggestions based on Matrix #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"189\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNM: $30–$45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVG+: $10–$15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"272\" data-start=\"269\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVG: $5–$10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/14\/25 sc \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Power Plant Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46765597130939,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/4204\/1658\/files\/R-1225998-1474063633-6856.jpg?v=1704508269","url":"https:\/\/powerplantrecords.com\/products\/the-crusaders-images-copy","provider":"Power Plant Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}