Wilton Felder

Biography

Wilton Felder was an American saxophonist and bassist celebrated as a founding member of the pioneering jazz-funk group The Crusaders. Initially known as The Jazz Crusaders, the group evolved from a hard bop combo into a commercially successful fusion act with hits like 'Street Life'. Alongside his three decades with the band, Felder was a prolific and in-demand session bassist in Los Angeles. He became an in-house bassist for #Motown Records#, contributing iconic basslines to hits like 'I Want You Back' by *The Jackson 5* and *Marvin Gaye*'s 'Let's Get It On'. His versatile playing graced albums by artists ranging from *Joni Mitchell* and *Steely Dan* to *Billy Joel*.