Born on Dec 12, 1943, #GroverWashingtonJr. could play anything from classical to straight ahead, r&b to contemporary jazz. He played tenor, alto and soprano saxophones with a suave tone and nimble fingers. He released more than 30 albums as a leader at the time of his death in 1999 including the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Award for best fusion jazz performance in 1981 for 'Winelight,' which included the hit single ''Just the Two of Us,'' with Bill Withers. Hope this brings a groove to your day.

2.9K views · 407 reactions | GROVER WASHINGTON JR - Mister Magic 1975 | Club70 | Facebook

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9.8K views · 909 reactions | Grover Washington Jr. - 'Summer Chill' | North Sea Jazz (1992) Grover Washington Jr. live at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1992, The Congress Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands. Grover Washington Jr. (Buffalo, 12 december 1943 - New York, 17 december 1999) was an American jazz-funk- and souljazz-saxophone player. | Avant Garde Music | Facebook