The Joey Jefferson Band: Crenshaw Boulevard, 1980

I'm posting two very different Wes Montgomery inspired albums today. Unlike The Visit, this one is not dedicated to Montgomery but you can hear his influence on Jefferson's playing all over the record. The band is pretty versatile, but they also manage keep the funk going the whole record. Having James Gadson from the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band on board must have helped. This is the record's virgin spin. "Conducted and produced by Joey Jefferson (Head arranger):"

Three guitar players: Joey Jefferson, Cal Green, Geo Walker

The Drummer: James Gadson

Bass: Bob Bradley

Sax Solo: Fred Smith (On Mr. Music Man)

Synthesizer: Reggie Andrews

Bolic sounds: Frank Borkgren

Mystic sounds: Steve Fugi

Background vocals Hodges, James, and Smith On Mr. Music Man

Other background voices: Kathy, Inez, and Stephanie

Crenshaw Blvd. by EasyJams