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How Grover Defined and Transcended ‘Smooth Jazz’
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The celebration of #GroverWashingtonJrMonth continues with this tribute to the saxman. Grover Washington band members, like bassist Gerald Veasley and keyboardist Bill Jolly, as well as Gerald Albright and Najee are on this Jazz Night in America program. Also, hear David Sanborn on Grover.
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December is Grover Washington, Jr. Month
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To me, December is always Grover Washington, Jr. month. He was born in December and passed away in December. Grover is a contemporary jazz legend. He was a pioneer in the soul-jazz movement. I can hear his distinctive sound on any recording. There has been no one like him. Let’s celebrate his legacy this month….
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A saxophone lineup like no other
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Seeing the gathering of living presidents at the George H.W. Bush funeral today made me think of the inauguration of Bill Clinton. That monster gathering of super-saxmen: Sanborn, Brecker, Mulligan, Washington, Jr., Albright, G, Whalum…
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Remembering Grover
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Every December, I remember Grover Washington, Jr., a contemporary jazz legend. He died nine years ago, on December 17. He had a distinctive sound and a number of hits that are still remembered and played to this day. He made a lasting impression on me when I saw him rock the house in St. Louis…