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	Grover Washington Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Washington was born in Buffalo, New York, 12 December 1943.
		From that point, Washington is credited (or scorned, as some may say) for giving rise to a new batch of talent that would make its mark in the late 80s and early 90s.
		Grover Washington Jr.'s legacy lives on in the futures of up-and-coming jazz artists, and his life is celebrated from college campuses all around the nation to the hallowed streets of his own Philadelphia, his adopted hometown.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grover_Washington_Jr. (733 words)

	Encyclopedia: Grover Washington Jr. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Washington was born in Buffalo, New York, on December 12th, 1943.
		The tragedy and irony of Washington's life was that while he was able to get his big break from another artist's absence, Washington lived long enough to bring smooth jazz to the last points of the old millennium, but didn't outlive Hank Crawford, who's absence gave him his big break.
		Grover Washington's legacy lives on in the futures of up-and-coming jazz artists, and his life is celebrated from college campuses all around the nation to the hallowed streets of his own Philadelphia, his adopted hometown.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Grover-Washington-Jr. (1532 words)

	Grover Washington, Jr.
		Grover Washington, Jr.'s love of music began a a child growing up in Buffalo, New York; his mother (who sang in church choirs) and father (collector of jazz 78s) bought him a saxophone at age ten.
		Grover's soulful, sophisticated sound developed through the 1970s and the success of his next three albums--All the King's Horses, Soul Box and especially Mister Magic--landed him as a headliner in the concert halls, and opened the door to session work with the likes of Bob James, Randy Weston, Eric Gale, and Dave Grusin.
		Grover's saxophone can be heard playing the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76'ers' game (revealing his lifelong passion for basketball); performing at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia for July 4th (with one million listeners in attendance) or at the Blue Note jazz club in New York (playing to sold-out rooms).
	www.pitt.edu /~pittjazz/individual_htmls/grover_washingtonjr.html (809 words)

	Grover Washington Jr. Dies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Washington's virtuosity on soprano, tenor, alto and baritone saxophones - amplified by his crossover style that blended elements of jazz, pop and soul - resulted in numerous Grammy nominations during his 40-year career.
		``Grover Washington was as versatile as any jazz musician in America, moving with ease and fluency from vintage jazz to funk, and from gospel to blues to pop,'' Clinton said.
		Washington played as a guest with the Philly Pops for four performances last year and was a collaborator on one of Nero's recordings.
	www.dcjazz.com /news/grover.htm (573 words)

	Press Release: Grover Washington, Jr. to be Awarded The Eisenhower Public Service Award; Band to Reunite for Dinner ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Washington's life was cut short in December of 1999 when, following a taping of the CBS Early Show, he collapsed of a heart attack.
		Washington was the lead artist and he played to a nation of jazz devotees who had learned to appreciate jazz through Voice of America broadcasts and other clandestine means.
		Washington entertained and inspired his fellow countrymen, but just as important, he brought the best of America into the homes of a Soviet Union on the verge of historic and uncertain changes.
	www.eisenhowerinstitute.org /presscenter/grover.htm (474 words)

	Grover Washington, Jr. MP3 Downloads - Grover Washington, Jr. Music Downloads - Grover Washington, Jr. Music Videos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		One of the most electrified of Grover Washington, Jr.'s albums, this Columbia set features the popular saxophonist (who plays soprano, alto and tenor) joined by oversized rhythm sections and plenty of keyboards on a variety of funky and danceable material...The pacesetter among R&B-ish saxmen is actually in fine form...
		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.
		This is one of Grover Washington, Jr.'s best-loved recordings and considered a classic of r&bish jazz.
	www.mp3.com /grover-washington-jr./artists/113006/discography.html (612 words)

	Grover Washington, Jr. - Biography
		For some twenty-five years, Grover Washington, Jr., who died in December 1999, was among the most beloved instrumentalists in popular music.
		Ever since Washington stepped into the national spotlight in 1971 with his reading of Marvin Gaye’s Inner City Blues, the saxophonist was in the vanguard of popular sound.
		Washington also gave a number of special live performances: he played the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers’ game (he had a lifelong passion for basketball), performed at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia for July 4th (with one million listeners in attendance) and played at the Blue Note jazz club in New York (in sold-out rooms).
	www.sonyclassical.com /artists/washington/bio.html (436 words)

	Grover Washington, Jr. News: Grover Washington, Jr., Dead After Apparent Heart Attack >> liveDaily
		Washington, whose style combined elements of be-bop, R&B and funk, is considered a father of the contemporary "smooth jazz" movement, which spawned musicians like Kenny G, Boney James and Dave Koz.
		Washington also had a fan in President Clinton, who also issued a statement: "I will always be grateful for the honor of playing saxophone with Grover back in 1993, after a White House jazz concert, and for the wonderful music he performed at my inaugural celebrations and my 50th birthday celebration.
		Grover Washington was as versatile as any jazz musician in America, moving with ease and fluency from vintage jazz to funk, and from gospel to blues to pop.
	www.livedaily.com /news/635.html (615 words)

	CNN - Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. dead at 56 - December 18, 1999
		Washington spent most of his career exploring the links among jazz, funk and rhythm and blues.
		Washington was an accomplished player with a warm sound influenced by such saxophone legends as Coleman Hawkins, Dexter Gordon and Gerry Mulligan.
		Clinton calls Washington "one of America's greatest musicians" and said that he and Hillary were "saddened" to learn of his death.
	archives.cnn.com /1999/SHOWBIZ/Music/12/18/washington.obit (568 words)

	Grover Washington, Jr. - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		A highly influential player, Washington was sometimes blamed for the faults of his followers; Kenny G.
		Grover Washington, Jr., whose father also played saxophone, started playing music when he was ten and within two years was working in clubs.
		His biggest break occurred in 1971, when Hank Crawford could not make it to a recording date; Washington was picked as his replacement, and the result was Inner City Blues, a big seller.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,507546,00.html (432 words)

	"Is Grover Over?" by Daniel Franklin and A.G. Newmyer III
		Norquist once famously boasted that he hoped to “reduce [government] to the size where I can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub.” During Bush's first term, it was Daniels, the White House budget director, who began running the water.
		Although there is no group in Washington more loyal to the GOP's anti-tax doctrine than the Chamber of Commerce, in the states, reality often trumps ideology.
		Grover is a long way from being politically neutered, to be sure.
	www.washingtonmonthly.com /features/2005/0503.franklin1.html (2025 words)

	Grover Washington Jr. Page in Fuller Up, The Dead Musicians Directory
		Washington, who moved to Philadelphia in the 1960s, was born Dec. 12, 1943, in Buffalo.
		Washington was known for attaining a middle ground between jazz and rhythm-and-blues.
		Washington was also active in inspiring younger musicians.
	elvispelvis.com /groverwashington.htm (1519 words)

	Grover Washington Jr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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		Grover Washington Jr Maximilian, for his part, was only seeking an occasion to break the temporary peace which he had granted for the sake of the concession made to him.
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	Just The Two Of Us by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers Songfacts
		Grover Washington was a very respected Jazz saxophone player who died of a heart attack in 1999.
		When Withers went in to record his vocals, it was the first time he met Washington.
		Withers admired Washington because Grover did the first cover version of any song he'd written - an instrumental version of "Ain't No Sunshine" that appeared on his first album.
	www.songfacts.com /detail.lasso?id=3109 (274 words)

	Aria - Grover Washington, Jr.
		SK 61864 - Available on CD Aria is the last full album recorded by Grover Washington, Jr.
		Re-imagined through the distinctive artistry of Grover Washington, Jr., Aria's fusion of operatic melodies and jazz sensibilities is totally unique.
		Genres aside, Grover's music was always essentially about one thing: heart.
	www.sonyclassical.com /music/61864/home.html (304 words)

	Amazon.com: Ultimate Collection: Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		On every track Grover displays his skills as the brilliant artist he was, a collection of the most diversified music ever to come out of this man's heart and soul.
		Grover Washington jr was a Great Talent.This set HighLights his Overall Depth.His Music Paved a Way for Many Artists of Today.This is a Must.
		This is one of the best albums by Grover, and even if you are not a serious listener, this is the one to have.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000030025?v=glance (618 words)

	Amazon.com: The Best of Grover Washington, Jr.: Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		As a member of the 'hip-hop' generation, I had to be turned on to Grover's older work through radio airplay of popular tunes (eg.
		Grover's sax work was diverse with dramatic slow tunes (Until Its Time For You To Go), upbeat tracks (No Tears In The End), and amazing RandB covers (Inner City Blues, Ain't No Sunshine).
		I must also mention that Grover's bandmates, particularly the brass players are teriffic.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000001AAO?v=glance (965 words)

	Grover Washington, Jr. : Aria - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This legend of urban jazz-funk left way too soon at age 56, but listeners can at least take heart in the fact that before he departed, he lived out a career-long dream by recording an album pairing his inimitable saxophone style with classic opera pieces.
		While the album may hit many of his fans as an unexpected departure, it actually completes a circle that began when Washington first studied music -- classical music -- at Buffalo's Wurlitzer School of Music.
		This isn't Grover at his most inventive or exciting, but like everything he did, it's full of pure heart.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,970883,00.html (307 words)

	The Grover Washington, Jr. Protect The Dream Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		To accomplish this, we must effectively utilize the resources, talents and passions of those who share this vision.
		By developing the gifts and skills of countless young people across this nation and indeed the world, we will ensure the protection of Grover's "Dream" well into the 21st century.
		Celebrating the memory of Grover and his music.
	www.protectthedream.com (119 words)

	The Grover Washington, Jr. Protect The Dream Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		For Grover Washington, Jr., making music was always more than just recording hits, touring and selling records.
		It was about personal choices within a personal journey, the continual evolution of an artist creating a sound, a niche, and a style that became undeniably his own.
		There will never be another like him and we miss him dearly.
	www.groverwashingtonjr.com (86 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Live At The Bijou - Grover Washington Jr. at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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	Grover Washington, Jr. biography >> liveDaily (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Genre: JAZZ - One of the most popular saxophonists of all time (even his off records had impressive sales), Grover Washington, Jr.
		A highly influential player, Washington was sometimes blamed for the faults of his followers; Kenny G. largely based his soprano sound on Grover's tone.
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	VH1.com : Grover Washington Jr. : Artist Main
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		A rhythmic groove of smooth jazz carefully hand picked to revitalize your mind, body, and soul.
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	Jazz Seminar & Concert
		A roll call of just a few of the participants who have lectured and performed at the Annual Seminar represent the greatest names in American jazz history.
		They include: Art Blakey, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie, Jim Hall, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Clarke, John Lewis, "Toots" Thielmans, Milt Jackson, Herbie Mann, Grover Washington, Jr., and Art Farmer, among many others.
		The performers' enthusiasm for this annual event has been well documented.
	www.pitt.edu /~pittjazz/seminar.html (464 words)

	Best of Grover Washington, Jr. - Compare Prices & Reviews at Smarter
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	Tower Records - Definitive Grover Washington Jr: Elektra Years - Grover Washington Jr. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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		Best Is Yet To Come / Grover Jr Washington
		"The Definitive Grover Washington Jr" features 13 classic selections recorded for the label between 1979 and 1984, including such gems as "Just The Two Of Us" with Bill Withers, "Winelight", "Be Mine (Tonight)", "The Best Is Yet To Come" and many more.
	www.towerrecords.com /product.aspx?pfid=3024252 (170 words)

	Fog City Productions presents: Bernard Purdie
		His credits number literally thousands of drum-heavy grooves (including Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady"), funk standards (James Brown, King Curtis, etc.), jazz greats (Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Kynard, Boog aloo Joe Jones, Grover Washington Jr., etc.), pop hits (Steely Dan) and his own highly sought-after solo records ("Shaft", "Soul Drummer", etc.)
		On the twelve tracks included here, Bernard revisits some classic moments in funk drumming and offers up some fat new funkies as well.
		After moving to New York in 1960, he worked as a studio musician, recording with the soul singer James Brown, King Curtis, etc. As the drummer for the recording company CTI (1968- 74) he recorded with various musicians, including Grover Washington, Jr.
	www.fogworld.com /purdie1.html (1116 words)

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