Grover Washington

Grover Washington, Jr. - Strawberry Moon (1987) {Columbia}  Music

Posted by tiburon at June 1, 2021
Grover Washington, Jr. - Strawberry Moon (1987) {Columbia}

Grover Washington, Jr. - Strawberry Moon (1987) {Columbia}
EAC 0.99pb5 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 258MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 112MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz

Grover Washington, Jr.'s first album in three years (and debut for Columbia) did not yield any major hits but found him playing in prime form. Switching between his distinctive soprano, alto and tenor, Washington is joined by bassist-producer Marcus Miller, a large rhythm section and guest vocalists B.B. King ("Caught A Touch Of Your Love") and Jean Carne (on two songs). Highlights include "Strawberry Moon," "The Look Of Love," "Maddie's Blues" and "Summer Nights."

Grover Washington, Jr. - Mister Magic (1974/1979)  Vinyl & HR

Posted by v3122 at Feb. 21, 2022
Grover Washington, Jr. - Mister Magic (1974/1979)

Grover Washington, Jr. - Mister Magic (1974/1979)
Vinyl Rip | 24-bit/192 kHz | Flac(Tracks) > 1.16 Gb | Artwork > 153 Mb
Kudu/CTI Records/King Record, LAX 3212 | Japan | Fusion, Crossover Jazz

This is one of Grover Washington, Jr.'s best-loved recordings and considered a classic of r&bish jazz. All four songs (which includes Billy Strayhorn's "Passion Flower") are quite enjoyable but it is "Mister Magic" that really caught on as a major hit…
Grover Washington, Jr. - The Best Of Grover Washington, Jr. [Recorded 1971-1979] (1996)

Grover Washington, Jr. - The Best Of Grover Washington, Jr. [Recorded 1971-1979] (1996)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 897 MB | Covers - 19 MB
Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Motown (530 620-2)

While there can be no doubt that the late great Grover Washington, Jr. released his most commercially successful recordings for Columbia and Elektra, there is also no doubt that, critically and creatively, Washington's most visionary material, the stuff that virtually created the template for the smooth jazz generations that came after, were on the Kudu imprint and produced by Creed Taylor. Washington was a monster saxophonist on tenor as well as soprano, and a true stylist. Before coming to Motown and Kudu he had apprenticed with a number of soul-jazz masters, including Charles Earland and Johnny "Hammond" Smith. The material here focuses on the seminal eight years Washington recorded for Motown and Kudu, beginning with his early renditions of standards like "I Loves You, Porgy," from George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess…

Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic (1975) [1995, Reissue]  Music

Posted by BlondStyle at May 5, 2022
Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic (1975) [1995, Reissue]

Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic (1975) [1995, Reissue]
Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz, Fusion | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 33:08 | 249,10 Mb
Label: Motown/MoJazz (USA) | Cat.# 314-0103-2 | Released: 1995-08-22 (1975-02-07)

"Mister Magic" is the 4th album by jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., released in February 1975. The album topped both the soul and jazz albums chart and peaked at #10 on the pop chart.
Grover Washington, Jr. - In the Name of Love: The Elektra Recordings 1979-1984 (2022)

Grover Washington, Jr. - In the Name of Love: The Elektra Recordings 1979-1984 (2022)
FLAC tracks / MP3 320 kbps | 4:28:55 | 613 Mb / 1.5 Gb
Genre: Soul, Funk, Jazz / Label: Warner Music X5

Washington was born in Buffalo, New York, United States, on December 12, 1943. His mother was a church chorister, and his father was a collector of old jazz gramophone records and a saxophonist as well, so music was everywhere in the home. He grew up listening to the great jazzmen and big band leaders like Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson, and others like them. At the age of 8, Grover Sr. gave Jr. a saxophone. He practiced and would sneak into clubs to see famous Buffalo blues musicians. His younger brother, drummer Daryl Washington, would follow in his footsteps, he also had another younger brother named Michael Washington, who was an accomplished Gospel Music organist who mastered the Hammond B3 organ. He was part of a vocal ensemble, The Teen Kings, which included Lonnie Smith.

Grover Washington, Jr. - Come Morning (1981) {Elektra}  Music

Posted by tiburon at May 6, 2023
Grover Washington, Jr. - Come Morning (1981) {Elektra}

Grover Washington, Jr. - Come Morning (1981) {Elektra}
EAC 0.99pb5 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 226MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 99MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, 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. He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer.

Grover Washington, Jr. - Winelight (1980) [Audio Fidelity 2015]  Music

Posted by gribovar at Nov. 15, 2023
Grover Washington, Jr. - Winelight (1980) [Audio Fidelity 2015]

Grover Washington, Jr. - Winelight (1980) [Audio Fidelity 2015]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 230 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 92 MB | Covers - 89 MB
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Audio Fidelity (AFZ5 203)

Grover Washington, Jr., has long been one of the leaders in what could be called rhythm & jazz, essentially R&B-influenced jazz. Winelight is one of his finest albums, and not primarily because of the Bill Withers hit "Just the Two of Us." It is the five instrumentals that find Washington (on soprano, alto, and tenor) really stretching out. If he had been only interested in sales, Washington's solos could have been half as long and he would have stuck closely to the melody. Instead he really pushes himself on some of these selections, particularly the title cut. A memorable set of high-quality and danceable soul-jazz.

Grover Washington Jr. - Anthology Of... (1985) {Elektra} **[RE-UP]**  Music

Posted by TestTickles at April 30, 2021
Grover Washington Jr. - Anthology Of... (1985) {Elektra} **[RE-UP]**

Grover Washington Jr. - Anthology Of… (1985) {Elektra}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 345 mb
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 137 mb
Genre: jazz, vocal jazz, smooth jazz soul

Anthology Of Grover Washington Jr. is a 1985 compilation by the late saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. It features many of the jazz radio hits he would take to the charts, but also includes his biggest hit of his career, "Just The Two Of Us", which featured Bill Withers on vocals.

Grover Washington, Jr. - Feels So Good (1975) [Reissue 2009]  Music

Posted by gribovar at Dec. 30, 2022
Grover Washington, Jr. - Feels So Good (1975) [Reissue 2009]

Grover Washington, Jr. - Feels So Good (1975) [Reissue 2009]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 243 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 89 MB | Covers included
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Soul Jazz, Jazz-Funk | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Verve (0602517910492)

The aptly titled and much-sampled Feels So Good represents the creative apex of Grover Washington, Jr.'s sublime electric funk sound. Its shimmering, soulful grooves refute the argument that smooth jazz is little more than mere ambience, combining expert playing and intricate songwriting to create music that is both compelling and comforting. Arranger Bob James is in top form here, creating the spacious, rich milieus that are his trademark, but regardless of the name above the title, bassist Louis Johnson is the real star of the show. His supple rhythms percolate like coffee, adding oomph to the bottom of highlights "Hydra" and "Knucklehead" while Washington's cream-and-sugar soprano sax solos soar over the top.
Grover Washington Jr - The Best Is Yet To Come (1982) {EW 60215}

Grover Washington Jr - The Best Is Yet To Come (1982) {EW 60215}
EAC 0.99pb4 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3u | Full Scans 300dpi | 249MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 106MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk

THE BEST IS YET TO COME is what one has come to expect from the saxophonist. This music is polished, streamlined, passionate, and soulful. Washington is in prime form on this 1982 outing, and his solos float effortlessly over the funky rhythm section. Wonderful vocal performances are also delivered courtesy Patti LaBelle on the title track and Bobby McFerrin on "Things Are Getting Better," and McFerrin even scat sings on the latter. THE BEST IS YET TO COME is one of the best of its kind.