Jazz Crusauders’ Wilton Felder Passes

The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Wilton Felder, saxophonist for the fabled Crusaders. Mr. Felder passed on September 27^th, he was 75.

Felder’s passing comes only a year after the death of his lifelong friend and fellow Crusader Joe Sample. Crusaders trombonist Wayne Henderson died in April, 2014, which now leaves drummer Nesbert “Stix” Hooper as the only living Crusader from the original four.