Royal Jam
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Royal Jam is a live recording by the jazz-funk
band The Crusaders
with B. B. King
and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
. It was recorded at London's Royal Festival Hall
in September 1981.
Jazz-funk
Jazz-funk is a sub-genre of jazz music characterized by a strong back beat , electrified sounds, and often, the presence of the first electronic analog synthesizers...
band The Crusaders
The Crusaders
The Crusaders are an American music group popular in the early 1970s known for their amalgamated jazz, pop and soul sound. Since 1961, more than forty albums have been credited to the group , 19 of which were recorded under the name "The Jazz Crusaders" .-History:In 1960, following the demise of a...
with B. B. King
B. B. King
Riley B. King , known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter.Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at No.3 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. According to Edward M...
and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra"...
. It was recorded at London's Royal Festival Hall
Royal Festival Hall
The Royal Festival Hall is a 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge. It is a Grade I listed building - the first post-war building to become so protected...
in September 1981.
Track listing
- "Overture (I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today)" (Joe SampleJoe SampleJoseph Leslie "Joe" Sample is an American pianist, keyboard player and composer.He is one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991 .- Biography :Sample began playing the piano...
/Will JenningsWill JenningsWilbur H. "Will" Jennings is an American songwriter who is popularly known for writing the lyrics for "My Heart Will Go On", the theme for the film Titanic .-Life and education:...
) – 5:51 - "One Day I’ll Fly Away" (Joe Sample/Will Jennings) – 5:49
- "Fly with Wings of Love" (Joe Sample) – 9:49
- "Burnin’ Up the Carnival" (Joe Sample/Will Jennings) – 5:44
- "Last Call" (Joe Sample) – 7:59
- "The Thrill Is Gone" (R. Hawkins/R. Darnell) – 5:26
- "Better Not Look Down" (Joe Sample/Will Jennings) – 6:22
- "Hold On" (Joe Sample/Will Jennings) – 4:23
- "Street Life" (Joe Sample/Will Jennings) – 7:56
- "I Just Can’t Leave Your Love Alone" (Joe Sample/Will Jennings) – 4:15
- "Never Make a Move Too Soon" (Stix Hooper/Will Jennings) – 4:12
Personnel
- Wilton FelderWilton FelderWilton Lewis Felder is both a saxophone and bass player, and is best known as a founding member of The Crusaders, initially called the Jazz Crusaders. Felder, Wayne Henderson, Joe Sample, and Stix Hooper founded the group while in high school in Houston...
- Joe SampleJoe SampleJoseph Leslie "Joe" Sample is an American pianist, keyboard player and composer.He is one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991 .- Biography :Sample began playing the piano...
- keyboards, arrangements & orchestration - Stix HooperStix HooperNesbert "Stix" Hooper is an American soul jazz/hard bop jazz drummer born in Houston, Texas, probably best known for founding his group The Swingsters, which later became known as The Jazz Crusaders.-References:...
– drums, percussion
Guest artists
- B. B. KingB. B. KingRiley B. King , known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter.Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at No.3 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. According to Edward M...
- Members of the Royal Philharmonic OrchestraRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraThe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra"...
– Conductor: Sidney Reginald Garris
Guest musicians
- Guitars: Barry FinnertyBarry FinnertyMichael Barry Finnerty is an American jazz guitarist, keyboardist, and bassist, best known for his work as a session musician for artists like Miles Davis and the Crusaders...
& David T. WalkerDavid T. WalkerDavid T. Walker is an American guitarist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to numerous session musician duties since the early 1970s, Walker has issued over twelve albums in his own name.-Career:... - Bass: James Jamerson Jr.
- Special percussion: Efraim Logreira
- Vocals: Josie James (on Burnin' Up The Carnival, Street Life)