Wilton Felder of the Crusaders

Felder: Well known as the saxophonist. Also bassist, vocalist, executive producer.

The Bassist: Motown's West Coast"house" bass player.

That's Felder's bass you hear on the Jackson 5 "I Want You Back”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z91l_lPz1oc&feature

Playing together since junior high in Houston's 5th Ward, Felder, Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson, and Stix (later, brother-in-law) Hooper, launched The Jazz Crusaders, later The Crusaders," while in high school.

The Crusaders - pace setting, progressive, versatile. These phenomenally successful childhood buddies recorded 42 albums. Mastering the mesh of their individual sounds with other musicians, The Crusaders have been involved in more than 200 gold records - more than any other group. (The man is so humble, he didn't tell us this. We had to hear it from NBC news anchors...)

Felder: "Some musicians today can only play one sound. Take them out of their environment and they are lost. I'd like to see more musicians who are well rounded."

Playing what he preaches: Felder's anchored the works of Steeley Clapton Four Tops McKirkland Franks Gaye Joni Mitchell Diana Seals & Crofts Love Unlimited Orchestra Cocker Tina John Cale's Paris 1919 B.B. Withers Womack Nancy

Wilton enjoys considerable solo success: “Inherit The Wind,” (my brother's favorite) went to #4 on Billboard. “Secrets” peaked at #8. "Nocturnal Moods" "Let's Spend Some Time"

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