Born on Dec 12, 1943, #GroverWashingtonJr. could play anything from classical to straight ahead, r&b to contemporary jazz. He played tenor, alto and soprano saxophones with a suave tone and nimble fingers. He released more than 30 albums as a leader at the time of his death in 1999 including the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Award for best fusion jazz performance in 1981 for 'Winelight,' which included the hit single ''Just the Two of Us,'' with Bill Withers. Hope this brings a groove to your day.

Kicking off our week celebrating Grover Washington, Jr's birthday with an incredible live jam of "Mr Magic." Grover's big break came in 1971, when producer Creed Taylor commissioned pop-funk arrangements to feature alto saxophonist Hank Crawford. When Crawford failed to show up for the recording session, Grover was his replacement. The resulting album, ''Inner City Blues,'' sold hundreds of thousands of copies and helped launch Grover Washington, Jr.'s solo career. Grover Washington, Jr. - Dec.

Just the two of us... 🎸🤩 April Kae | Defected Records