The Crusaders – Those Southern Knights (VG+/VG+)

Those Southern Knights is an LP by The Crusaders from 1976 released on the ABC Blue Thumb label.

About this album

Those Southern Knights finds The Crusaders at a creative peak, balancing sophisticated jazz harmony with the tighter rhythms of mid-1970s jazz-funk. The 1976 album shows why the group became one of the most respected crossover acts of the era, with elegant keyboard lines, fluid guitar work and a rhythm section that keeps the music sharp without losing its swing. Pieces such as “Spiral” and “Keep That Same Old Feeling” highlight the band’s gift for melodic hooks and instrumental interplay, while the set as a whole reflects the polished, groove-led sound that helped define their reputation beyond the jazz world. It remains one of their most admired albums.

Genre: Soul & Funk