Grover Washington Jr.
American jazz saxophonist (1943-1999) · United States · Musicians · Died at 56
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Something wrong?Grover Washington Jr. was an American jazz-funk and soul-jazz saxophonist and Grammy Award winner. Along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson, he is considered by many to be one of the founders and legends of the smooth jazz genre. He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer.
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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 1999 · aged 56
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