The Crusaders – Rhapsody And Blues (VG/VG) – LP, US 1980
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Rhapsody And Blues is an LP by The Crusaders from 1980 released on the MCA Records label.
About this album
Rhapsody And Blues is a polished late-period statement from The Crusaders, balancing jazz-funk drive with the smoother edges that helped shape early ’80s crossover jazz. Issued in 1980, the album builds on the group’s long association with supple rhythms, tight ensemble playing and melodic hooks that could move easily between jazz audiences and R&B listeners. The set includes highlights such as Soul Shadows and Honky Tonk Struttin’, showing the band’s knack for turning compact themes into relaxed, groove-led performances. It stands as a strong example of how The Crusaders helped make instrumental fusion more accessible without losing musical bite.
Genre: Soul & Funk
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Artist: The CrusadersLabel: MCA Records – MCA-5124Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: USReleased: 1980Genre: Soul & FunkStyle: Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz
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A1 Soul Shadows
A2 Honky Tonk Struttin'
A3 Elegant Evening
B1 Rhapsody And Blues
B2 Last Call
B3 Sweet Gentle Love