The Jazz Crusaders Catalog
1959
The Nite Hawks - Chicken Grabber / Big Top Del-Fi 4122 1959
Nesbert Hooper Jr., drums, composer; and others.
1959
| DF-459-140 | Chicken Grabber |
| DF-459-141 | Big Top |
1961
The Jazz Crusaders - Freedom Sound Pacific Jazz PJ-27 1961
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; "Sticks" Hooper, drums; and featuring guest musicians: Roy Gaines, guitar #1,4; Jimmy Bond, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1961
| 1. E7911 | The Geek |
| 2. | M.J.S. Funk |
| 3. | That's It |
| 4. E7912 | Freedom Sound |
| 5. | Theme From Exodus |
| 6. | Coon |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-27 in 1961, CDP 7 96864 2.
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
The Jazz Crusaders - Freedom Sound Pacific Jazz CDP 7 96864 2
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; "Sticks" Hooper, drums; and featuring guest musicians: Roy Gaines, guitar; Jimmy Bond, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1961
| M.J.S. Funk (alternate version) | |
| Coon (alternate version) |
** originally released on Pacific Jazz PJ-27 in 1961 + 2 bonus tracks.
The Night Hawks - Bunny Ride / Sweetie Lester Pacific Jazz X-352 1963
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano, composer; unknown, guitar; possibly Victor Gaskin, bass, composer; "Sticks" Hooper, drums.
May, 1961
| A352 | Bunny Ride |
| B352 | Sweetie Lester |
1962
The Jazz Crusaders - Lookin' Ahead Pacific Jazz PJ-43 1962
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Sticks Hooper, drums; and Jimmy Bond as Jimmy Boyd, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 7, 1962
| E8842 | Song Of India |
| (16547) | Big Hunk Of Funk |
| 507 Neyland | |
| (16548) | Till All Ends |
| Tortoise And The Hare | |
| E8704 | Sinnin' Sam |
| E8841 (16544) | The Young Rabbits |
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 1962
| E8705 | Tonight |
| In A Dream |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-43 in 1962.
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
The Jazz Crusaders - The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions Mosaic MD6-230 2005
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Jimmy Bond, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 1962
| Weather Beat |
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 16, 1962
| Scandalizing | |
| White Cobra |
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 1962
| Congolese Sermon | |
| Cathy's Delight | |
| One Leg Dance |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Bobby Haynes, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 1963
| Moon River |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Monk Montgomery, Fender bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 5, 1965
| Tribute To Charles | |
| The Thing (alternate version) | |
| A Trane Thing | |
| New Time Shuffle (alternate version) |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Leroy Vinnegar, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 7, 1966
| Uptight (Everything's Alright) | |
| The Shadow Do | |
| Isa's Chant | |
| Scratch |
** same as Freedom Sound, Pacific Jazz PJ-27 in 1961 + Lookin' Ahead, PJ-43 in 1962 + Tough Talk, PJ-68 in 1963 + Heat Wave, PJ-76 in 1963 + Stretchin' Out, PJ-83 in 1964 + The Thing, PJ-87 in 1965 + Uh Huh, PJ-10124 in 1967 + Powerhouse, ST-20136 in 1968 + Give Peace A Chance, Liberty LST-11005 + 17 bonus tracks.
The Jazz Crusaders - At The Lighthouse Pacific Jazz PJ-57 1962
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; "Sticks" Hooper, drums; and Victor Gaskin, bass.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, August 5 and 6, 1962
| (16541) | Congolese Sermon |
| Cathy's Dilemma | |
| Blues For Ramona | |
| Weather Beat | |
| Scandalizing | |
| (16543) | Appointment In Ghana |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-57 in 1962.
1963
The Jazz Crusaders - Tough Talk Pacific Jazz PJ-68 1963
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano, harpsichord; Stix Hooper, drums; and Bobby Haynes, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 13, 1963
| Deacon Brown | |
| Tough Talk | |
| No Name Samba | |
| Lazy Canary | |
| Brother Bernard |
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 19, 1963
| Turkish Black | |
| Brahms Lullaby | |
| (16534) | Boopie |
| Lonely Horn |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-68 in 1963.
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
The Jazz Crusaders - Heat Wave Pacific Jazz PJ-76 1963
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Bobby Haynes, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 1963
| On Broadway | |
| Free Sample | |
| Sassy |
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 25, 1963
| Close Shave | |
| Mr. Sandman | |
| Some Samba | |
| Stix March |
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 26, 1963
| Greenback Dollar | |
| Heat Wave | |
| Theme From "The L-Shaped Room" (T-Shaped Twist) | |
| Purple Onion |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-76 in 1963.
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
The Jazz Crusaders - Stretchin' Out Pacific Jazz PJ-83 1964
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 1963
| You Are Only Sometimes Rain |
Wayne Henderson, trombone, euphonium; Wilton Felder, tenor, alto sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Joe Pass, guitar #3,5,6; Monk Montgomery, Fender bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1964
| 1. | Long John |
| 2. (16535) | Robbin's Nest |
| 3. (16537) | Out Back |
| 4. | Bachafillen |
| 5. | I'll Remember Tomorrow |
| 6. (16545) | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 7. | Sweetwater |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-83 in 1964.
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
1965
The Jazz Crusaders - The Thing Pacific Jazz PJ-87 1965
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Monk Montgomery, Fender bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 5, 1965
| Sunset In The Mountains | |
| While The City Sleeps | |
| Para Mi Espoza | |
| Soul Kosher |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Victor Gaskin, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 22, 1965
| The Thing | |
| White Cobra | |
| (16538) | New Time Shuffle |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-87 in 1965.
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
The Jazz Crusaders - Chile Con Soul Pacific Jazz PJ-10092 1965
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Nesbert Hooper, drums; and Hubert Laws Jr., flute; Clare Fischer, organ; Al McKibbon, bass; Carlos Vidal, congas; Hungaria Garcia, timbales, cowbell.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 1965
| (13167) | Tough Talk |
| (16546) | Latin Bit |
same personnel.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 1965
| Aqua Dulce (Sweetwater) | |
| Soul Bourgeoisie | |
| Ontem A Note | |
| Tacos | |
| The Breeze And I | |
| (16539) | Dulzura |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-20092 in 1965.
1966
The Jazz Crusaders - Live At The Lighthouse '66 Pacific Jazz PJ-10098 1966
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Leroy Vinnegar, bass.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, January 14-16, 1966
| Aleluia | |
| (16542) | Blues Up Tight |
| You Don't Know What Love Is | |
| Miss It | |
| Scratch | |
| Doin' That Thing | |
| Milestones |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-20098 in 1966, CDP 7243 8 37988 2 7 in 1996.
The Jazz Crusaders - Live At The Lighthouse '66 Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 8 37988 2 7 1996
same session.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, January 14-16, 1966
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Some Other Blues |
** originally released on Pacific Jazz PJ-10098 in 1966 + 2 bonus tracks.
The Jazz Crusaders - Talk That Talk Pacific Jazz PJ-10106 1966
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Leroy Vinnegar, bass; + overdubs: unidentified big band.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 7, 1966
| Walkin' My Cat Named Dog | |
| Studewood | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | |
| There Is A Time (Le Temps) | |
| Hey Girl | |
| Uptight (Everything's Alright) | |
| Arrastao | |
| Mohair Sam | |
| Walk On By | |
| 1, 2, 3 | |
| The Shadow Do | |
| Turkish Black |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-20106 in 1966.
The Jazz Crusaders - Scratch / Uptight (Everything's Alright) Pacific Jazz 88125 1966
same session.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 7, 1966
| Scratch |
The Jazz Crusaders Recorded Live At The Newport And Pacific Jazz Festivals 1966 - The Festival Album Pacific Jazz PJ-10115 1967
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Herbie Lewis, bass.
Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, July 4, 1966
| Young Rabbits | |
| Freedom Sound |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Jimmy Bond, bass.
Pacific Jazz Festival, Costa Mesa, CA, October 8, 1966
| Trance Dance | |
| A Summer Madness (as Summer's Madness) |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-20115 in 1967, 7243 5 60435 2 7 in 2005.
The Jazz Crusaders Recorded Live At The Newport And Pacific Jazz Festivals 1966 - The Festival Album Pacific Jazz 7243 5 60435 2 7 2005
same session.
Pacific Jazz Festival, Costa Mesa, CA, October 8, 1966
| Introduction |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Buster Williams, bass.
Shelly's Manne-Hole, Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1968
| Wilton's Boogaloo | |
| Half And Half |
** originally released on Pacific Jazz PJ-10115 in 1967 + 3 bonus tracks.
1967
The Jazz Crusaders - Uh Huh Pacific Jazz PJ-10124 1967
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; "Stix" Hooper, drums; and Charles "Buster" Williams, bass.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 15, 1967
| Blue Monday | |
| Night Theme | |
| Uh Huh | |
| Air Waves | |
| Ice Water | |
| (16536) | Watts Happening |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-20124 in 1967.
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
The Jazz Crusaders - Lighthouse '68 Pacific Jazz PJ-10131 1968
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Buster Williams, bass.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, November 10-13, 1967
| Ooga-Boo-Ga-Loo (as Oogo-Boo-Ga-Loo) | |
| Eleanor Rigby | |
| Native Dancer | |
| Never Had It So Good | |
| The Emperor | |
| Impressions |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-20131 in 1968, 7243 5 76850 2 3 in 2004.
The Jazz Crusaders - Lighthouse '68 Pacific Jazz 7243 5 76850 2 3 2004
same session.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, November 10-13, 1967
| Cathy The Cooker | |
| Shadows | |
| Tough Talk | |
| Third Principle |
** originally released on Pacific Jazz PJ-10131 in 1968 + 4 bonus tracks.
1968
The Jazz Crusaders - Powerhouse Pacific Jazz ST-20136 1968
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Buster Williams, bass.
Liberty Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 9, 1968
| Promises, Promises | |
| Love Is Blue | |
| Cookie Man |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano, electric piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Arthur Adams, guitar #1; Buster Williams, bass.
Liberty Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 1968
| 1. | Love And Peace |
| 2. | Hey Jude |
| 3. (16540) | Fire Water |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Buster Williams, bass.
Liberty Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 11, 1968
| Sting Ray | |
| (16533) | Fancy Dance |
| Upstairs |
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.
1969
The Jazz Crusaders - Lighthouse '69 Pacific Jazz ST-20165 1969
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano, electric piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Buster Williams, bass.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, July 26 and 27, 1969
| Get Back | |
| It's Gotta Be Real | |
| Willie And Laura Mae Jones | |
| Ruby P'gonia | |
| It's Your Thing | |
| Inside The Outside | |
| Reflections | |
| Svenska Flicka |
1970
The Jazz Crusaders - Give Peace A Chance Liberty LST-11005
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums, siren whistle; and Buster Williams, bass.
Liberty Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 1970
| I Think It Was A Dream | |
| Anita's New Dance | |
| Space Settlement | |
| All The Lonely Years | |
| Another Blues |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Joe Sample, piano; Stix Hooper, drums; and Buster Williams, bass; + an overdub: Joe Sample, electric piano #2,3; Stix Hooper, tambourine #1.
Liberty Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1970
| 1. | Give Peace A Chance |
| 2. | Black Bird |
| 3. | The Thrill Is Gone |
** part of The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions, Mosaic MD6-230 in 2005.