Winelight (CD)

A gifted saxophonist who frequently crossed over into R&B/pop territory, Grover Washington Jr. hit levels of mainstream success rarely achieved by jazz artists, particularly on his thoughtful 1981 single, "Just the Two of Us," with Bill Withers. Generally pegged as a smooth-jazz artist, Washington often revealed considerable funk tendencies, as on `74's MISTER MAGIC and `75's FEELS SO GOOD. Though he passed away at the relatively young age of 56 in 1999, Washington left behind an impressive recorded legacy that spans three decades.

• Category:  Music  »  Jazz  »  Saxophone
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• Release Date: October 17, 1990
• Label: Elektra Entertainment
• UPC: 075596055529
• WAPI (Tower ID): 106698195
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #18861 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #1227 in Jazz (See Top 100 Jazz Bestsellers)
• #58 in Saxophone (See Top 100 Saxophone Bestsellers)

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WINELIGHT, featuring the track "Just The Two Of Us," went platinum and garnered two Grammy awards.

Personnel: Grover Washington, Jr. (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones); Bill Withers (vocals); Paul Griffin, Richard Tee (Fender Rhodes); Raymond Chew (Clavinet); Bill Eaton, Ed Walsh (synthesizer); Eric Gale (guitar); Marcus Miller (bass); Steve Gadd (drums); Robert Greenidge (steel drums); Ralph MacDonald (percussion); Hilda Harris, Yvonne Lewis, Ullanda McCullough (background vocals).

Producers: Grover Washington, Jr, Ralph MacDonald.

Recorded in June and July 1980.

Also available with COME MORNING on 1 cassette.

WINELIGHT is probably one of Grover Washington's best-loved albums. It includes Bill Withers' Grammy Award winning song "Just the Two of Us," and other well-executed smooth jazz compositions. Washington has long been one of the leaders in R&B-influenced jazz, and this album consolidates his claim to fame as one of the fathers of this often misunderstood sub-genre.

Steve Gadd's smart drumming gives each song a relaxed, infectious groove. The saxophonist really unwinds on tunes such as "Let it Flow (for "Dr. J.)" and "Make Me a Memory (Sad Samba)," improvising over a soulful blend of blues, jazz, and pop, a combination both accessible to mainstream pop listeners and musically compelling to jazz fans.

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