Southern Comfort = サザン・コンフォート – The Crusaders = クルセイダーズ* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1974, ‘Southern Comfort’ stands as one of The Crusaders’ most refined statements—a seamless blend of jazz sophistication and Southern soul. The album captures a band in full stride, with Joe Sample’s lyrical keyboards, Wilton Felder’s supple saxophone, and Stix Hooper’s rhythmic sensitivity crafting a warm, inviting sonic landscape. Tracks like ‘Stomp and Buck Dance’ and ‘Greasy Spoon’ showcase their uncanny ability to fuse gospel, blues, and funk into instrumentals that are both intricate and utterly accessible. The album’s title is no accident: every note radiates the easy confidence and deep musical roots of the American South, yet the production is urbane, crisp, and forward-thinking. ‘Southern Comfort’ is a testament to The Crusaders’ pivotal role in the evolution of jazz-fusion, bridging tradition and innovation without a hint of pretense. For vinyl collectors and music lovers alike, this album offers a timeless listening experience—perfect for unwinding, yet rich enough to reward attentive ears. Owning this record is like having a piece of jazz history that still feels remarkably fresh and relevant today.

Track List:
A1 – Stomp And Buck Dance = ストンプ・アンド・バック・ダンス – 5:48
A2 – Greasy Spoon = 脂だらけのスプーン – 3:08
A3 – Get On The Soul Ship (It’s Sailing) = ゲット・オン・ザ・ソウル・シップ – 3:21
A4 – Super-Stuff = スーパー・スタッフ – 2:42
B1 – Double Bubble = ダブル・バブル – 2:43
B2 – The Well’s Gone Dry = ウエルズ・ゴーン・ドライ – 4:45
B3 – Southern Comfort = サザン・コンフォート – 3:07
B4 – Time Bomb = タイム・ボム – 6:39
C1 – When There’s Love Around = ホエン・ゼアズ・ラブ・アラウンド – 5:26
C2 – Lilies Of The Nile = リリーズ・オブ・ザ・ナイル – 9:32
D1 – Whispering Pines = ウィスパリング・パインズ – 8:54
D2 – A Ballad For Joe (Louis) = バラード・フォー・ジョー – 7:28