{"product_id":"crusaders-ongaku-kai-live-in-japan-lp-110826-den00001848","title":"Crusaders - Ongaku Kai, Live In Japan - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOngaku Kai, Live In Japan by the Crusaders offers a spirited snapshot of the US jazz group’s live prowess, blending focused listening with the intimacy of an acoustic small ensemble. Known for tracks like \"Rainbow Seeker\" and \"Put It Where You Want It,\" this album showcases their ability to balance soulful grooves and intricate musicianship, reflecting a band comfortable in both studio polish and stage spontaneity. For those who appreciate the nuances of live performance, these recordings provide a direct line to the energy and subtle interplay that defined the Crusaders’ sound through the ’70s and early ’80s. This 1981 pressing arrives on vinyl in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e condition, meaning the record is glossy and very clean with only minor, barely noticeable surface marks. It’s a solid example for collectors or listeners who want to experience the music without worrying about distracting noise. The 12-inch format suits the album’s warm acoustic textures, and the set fits neatly among jazz and focused listening stacks without demanding extra shelf real estate—proof that great music doesn’t always need to make a big scene off the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrusaders - Ongaku Kai, Live In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow Seeker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHustler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Gentle Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum Inroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn All My Wildest Dreams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarmel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut It Where You Want It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/naOZvHb6xC8\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5NjK21THDa9Jm9AzfUZHoY\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG \/ 1981","offer_id":68120860393788,"sku":"DEN00001848","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/Ni5qcGVn_4a7ec48d-b6bb-4656-ae45-6e56f0a75c4c.jpg?v=1794097964","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/crusaders-ongaku-kai-live-in-japan-lp-110826-den00001848","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}