Grover Washinton

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. - 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. - Then And Now (1988) {Columbia CK 44256}

Grover Washington, Jr. - Then And Now (1988) {Columbia CK 44256}
EAC 0.99pb3 | FLAC tracks level 6 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 600dpi | 315MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 137MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz, Post-Bop

This is one of Grover Washington, Jr.'s occasional strays away from R&B-oriented jazz to play in a more straightahead setting. Switching between soprano, alto and tenor, Grover is accompanied by either Tommy Flanagan or Herbie Hancock on piano during five of the eight selections and he performs such numbers as Ron Carter's "Blues for D.P.," "Stolen Moments" and "Stella by Starlight" with swing and taste. Tenor-saxophonist Igor Butman also helps out on three songs. Worth acquiring.

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. - Come Morning (1981) [Japanese Edition 2013]

Grover Washington, Jr. - Come Morning (1981) [Japanese Edition 2013]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 242 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 95 MB | Covers - 16 MB
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Soul Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Warner Music Japan (WPCR-27414)

Grover Washington blows over some great arrangements from William Eaton - full, but lean too - and with the same sort of slinky groove that always worked best for Grover back at Kudu Records. The sound is tight, but never too slick - that magically soulful approach that always made Grover a real standout from his contemporaries - one of the few cats who could smooth out jazz without ever losing its soul - thanks to lots of well-crafted lead lines on soprano sax!

Grover Washington, Jr. - Grover Live (Vol. 2) (2024)  Music

Posted by ciklon5 at Sept. 12, 2024
Grover Washington, Jr. - Grover Live (Vol. 2) (2024)

Grover Washington, Jr. - Grover Live (Vol. 2) (2024)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless| 1:34:55 | 657 Mb
Genre: Jazz

Grover Washington Jr. One of the most popular saxophonists of the 20th century, 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 was known for his spontaneity and risk-taking. Grover Washington, Jr.'s, father also played saxophone and was his first influence.

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. - 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. - Grover Live (Vol. 2) (2024)  Music

Posted by ciklon5 at Sept. 12, 2024
Grover Washington, Jr. - Grover Live (Vol. 2) (2024)

Grover Washington, Jr. - Grover Live (Vol. 2) (2024)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless| 1:34:55 | 657 Mb
Genre: Jazz

Grover Washington Jr. One of the most popular saxophonists of the 20th century, 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 was known for his spontaneity and risk-taking. Grover Washington, Jr.'s, father also played saxophone and was his first influence.
Grover Washington, Jr. - Come Morning (1981) [Japanese Edition 2013]

Grover Washington, Jr. - Come Morning (1981) [Japanese Edition 2013]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 242 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 95 MB | Covers - 16 MB
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Soul Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Warner Music Japan (WPCR-27414)

Grover Washington blows over some great arrangements from William Eaton - full, but lean too - and with the same sort of slinky groove that always worked best for Grover back at Kudu Records. The sound is tight, but never too slick - that magically soulful approach that always made Grover a real standout from his contemporaries - one of the few cats who could smooth out jazz without ever losing its soul - thanks to lots of well-crafted lead lines on soprano sax!