Grover Washington Jr.
USA
Born: 12 December 1943
Died: 17 December 1999
Styles: Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Soul Jazz/Groove, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Quiet Storm, Hip-Hop/Urban, R&B/Soul
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One of the most popular saxophonists of all time, Grover Washington, Jr. was long the pacesetter in his field. His roots were in R&B and soul-jazz organ combos, but he also fared very well on the infrequent occasions when he played straight-ahead jazz. A highly influential player, Washington pushed himself with the spontaneity and risk-taking of a masterful jazz musician. Grover Washington, Jr.'s, father also played saxophone and was his first influence. The younger son started playing music when he was ten, and within two years was working in...
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