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Grover Washington, Jr.
Band, 1971-1999 US
Jazz and R&B/Soul
Grover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 – December 17, 1999) was an American jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist. Along with George Benson, John Klemmer, David Sanborn, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Dave Grusin, Herb Alpert, and Spyro Gyra, he is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre.[citation needed]He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer.Washington had a preference for black nickel-plated saxophones made by Julius Keilwerth. These included a SX90R alto and SX90R tenor. He also played Selmer Mark VI alto in the early years.
Members
 | John Blake vn, eb 1947-2014 US |
 | Tyrone Brown eb, b *1940 US |
 | Richard Steacker g, eg |
 | Leslie Burrs fl US |
| Millard Vinson dr US |
 | James Simmons p, ep US |
Popular Tracks 
Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers) on Anthology by Grover Washington, Jr. Just the Two of Us on In the Name of Love: The Elektra Recordings 1979-1984 by Grover Washington, Jr. Just the Two of Us on Winelight by Grover Washington, Jr. Mister Magic on Mister Magic by Grover Washington, Jr. Winelight on Winelight by Grover Washington, Jr. Soulful Strut on Jazz Moods: Cool by Grover Washington, Jr. Let It Flow (For "DR. J") on Winelight by Grover Washington, Jr. Knucklehead on Feels So Good by Grover Washington, Jr. Make Me a Memory on Winelight by Grover Washington, Jr. East River Drive on Come Morning by Grover Washington, Jr.Track list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Definitive Collection | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2016 | Compil. |
| All My Tomorrows / Soulful Strut / Breath Of Heaven | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2014 | Compil. |
| Strawberry Moon * Then And Now * Time Out Of Mind | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2012 | Compil. |
| The Complete Columbia Albums Collection | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2011 | Album |
| Plays The Hits | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2010 | Compil. |
| Grover Live | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2010 | Album |
| Just The Two Of Us & Other Hits | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2007 | Compil. |
| Gold | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2006 | Compil. |
| Jazz Moods - Cool | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2004 | Compil. |
| Standing Room Only | Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Grover Washington, Jr. | 2003 | Album |
| Movido / Peacemaster | Movido / Grover Washington, Jr. | 2003 | Album |
| Feels So Good / A Secret Place | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2003 | Compil. |
| The Essential Collection | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2002 | Compil. |
| Love Songs | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2001 | Compil. |
| Часть I | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2001 | Compil. |
| Discovery - The First Recordings | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2001 | Compil. |
| Knucklehead / Hydra | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2001 | Album |
| Standing Room Only | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2001 | Album |
| Aria | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2000 | Album |
| The Best Of Grover Washington, Jr. | Grover Washington, Jr. | 2000 | Compil. |
| Jazz at the Kennedy Center Series Sampler | Billy Taylor, Grover Washington, Jr. | 1999 | Album |
| Prime Cuts: The Columbia Years 1987-1999 | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1999 | Compil. |
| Ultimate Collection | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1999 | Compil. |
| Breath Of Heaven - A Holiday Collection | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1997 | Album |
| The Best Of | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1997 | Compil. |
| Breath Of Heaven - A Holiday Collection | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1997 | Album |
| The Hollywood Sound: John Williams Conducts The Academy Awards' Best Scores | John Williams, The London Symphony Orchestra | 1997 | Album |
| Can You Stop The Rain | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1996 | Single |
| The Best Of Grover Washington, Jr. | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1996 | Compil. |
| Soulful Strut | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1996 | Album |
| Live At The Bijou | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1995 | Album |
| Tribute To Lee Morgan | Eddie Henderson, Billy Higgins, Joe Lovano, Cedar Walton, Peter Washington, Grover Washington, Jr. | 1995 | Album |
| Tonight Is The Night | Larry Coryell, Peabo Bryson & Grover Washington, Jr. | 1995 | Single |
| Dragonfly | Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Special Guests Dave Grusin . Dave Samuels . John Scofield . Warren Vaché . Grover Washington, Jr. | 1995 | Album |
| All My Tomorrows | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1994 | Album |
| 6th Glasgow Jazz Festival, Programme 1 | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1993 | Album |
| The Best Of Grover Washington Jr. | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1993 | Compil. |
| Next Exit | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1992 | Album |
| Mr. Magic / The Path | Grover Washington, Jr. / Ralph MacDonald | 1991 | Album |
| Programmed For Love / Caught Up In The Rapture | Dunn Pearson Jr. Featuring Grover Washington, Jr. | 1990 | Album |
| Sacred Kind Of Love | Grover Washington, Jr., Phyllis Hyman | 1990 | Single |
| Just The Two Of Us | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1989 | Single |
| Jamaica | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1989 | Single |
| Time Out Of Mind | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1989 | Album |
| Then And Now | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1988 | Album |
| French Connection, In A Sentimental Mood, Stella By Starlight & Blues For D.P. | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1988 | Single |
| Then And Now | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1988 | Album |
| Strawberry Moon | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1987 | Album |
| The Look Of Love / Shivaree Ride | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1987 | Single |
| Summer Nights | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1987 | Single |
| A House Full Of Love - Music From The Bill Cosby Show | Stu Gardner Presents A House Full Of Love Featuring Grover Washington, Jr. | 1986 | Album |
| A Secret Place / All The King's Horses | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1986 | Compil. |
| Mister Magic / Feels So Good | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1986 | Compil. |
| At His Best | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1985 | Compil. |
| Togethering | Kenny Burrell & Grover Washington, Jr. | 1985 | Album |
| Anthology Of Grover Washington Jr. | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1985 | Compil. |
| When I Look At You | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1984 | Single |
| Inside Moves | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1984 | Album |
| Inside Moves | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1984 | Album |
| Greatest Performances | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1983 | Compil. |
| Side Star | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1983 | Album |
| Brazilian Memories | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1982 | Album |
| Lo mejor esta por venir | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1982 | Single |
| The Best Is Yet To Come | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1982 | Album |
| The Best Is Yet To Come | Grover Washington, Jr. / Patti LaBelle | 1982 | Single |
| In Concert | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1982 | Album |
| Come Morning | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1981 | Album |
| Be Mine (Tonight) | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1981 | Single |
| Jammin' | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1981 | Single |
| Just The Two Of Us (Solo Nosotros Dos) / In The Name Of Love | Grover Washington, Jr. and [Lead Singer] Bill Withers | 1981 | Single |
| Jamming | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1981 | Single |
| Just The Two Of Us | Grover Washington, Jr. and [Lead Singer] Bill Withers | 1981 | Single |
| Anthology | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1981 | Compil. |
| Snake Eyes | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1980 | Single |
| Baddest | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1980 | Compil. |
| Winelight | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1980 | Album |
| Mr. Magic / Sausalito | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1980 | Album |
| Skylarkin' | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1980 | Album |
| Just The Two Of Us / Love Has Come Around | Grover Washington, Jr. / Donald Byrd | 1980 | Album |
| Winelight | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1980 | Single |
| Let It Flow (For "Dr. J") | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1980 | Album |
| Paradise | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1979 | Album |
| Just The Way You Are / Loran's Dance | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1979 | Single |
| Tell Me About It Now | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1979 | Single |
| Reed Seed | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1978 | Album |
| Do Dat / Reed Seed (Trio Tune) | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1978 | Single |
| Summer Song / Juffure | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1977 | Single |
| Live At The Bijou | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1977 | Album |
| A Secret Place | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1977 | Single |
| Señor Blues | Urbie Green With Grover Washington, Jr. & Dave Matthews' Big Band | 1977 | Album |
| It Feels So Good (Part 1) | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1976 | Single |
| Knucklehead | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1976 | Single |
| A Secret Place | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1976 | Album |
| Mr. Magic | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1975 | Single |
| Mister Magic | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1975 | Album |
| Feels So Good | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1975 | Album |
| Mister Magic | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1975 | Single |
| Soul Box | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1973 | Album |
| Masterpiece | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1973 | Single |
| Soul Box Vol. 1 | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1973 | Album |
| Soul Box Vol. 2 | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1973 | Album |
| No Tears In The End / Body And Soul (Montage) | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1972 | Single |
| Where Is The Love (Part I) / Where Is The Love (Part II) | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1972 | Single |
| Mercy Mercy Me | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1972 | Single |
| All The King's Horses | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1972 | Album |
| Inner City Blues / Ain't No Sunshine | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1971 | Single |
| Inner City Blues | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1971 | Album |
| Inner City Blues | Grover Washington, Jr. | 1971 | Album |
| Just The Two Of Us / (Just) Tell Me Pretty Lies | Grover Washington, Jr. / Lee Ritenour | Single | |
| Angela / Aubrey | Bob James / Grover Washington, Jr. | Single | |
| In Concert | Grover Washington, Jr. | Album | |
| Turn This Mutha Out / Mister Magic | Idris Muhammad / Grover Washington, Jr. | Album |
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