It's 1978 and I'm a 16 year old white kid who loves jazz and especially Grover Washington Jr. I played the tenor saxophone so it wasn't that hard to fall in love with his playing. He really was one of the best I scored a second row, aisle seat at a show at Cincinnati Music Hall. It has to be one of the greatest nights of my life. I luckily was able to see him a couple more times. Great memories.
@goldengirl4782 ай бұрын
Color has nothing to do with it kiddo. You obviously have a good ear and incredible taste for good jazz. Coming from a soul sistah who loves Grover and good music period!!! 😊
@gabeeskridge829121 күн бұрын
@goldengirl478 Genetics has something to do with it for sure. Nationality not color.
@alekotot9454Ай бұрын
in 1983 I lived in the Soviet Union and someone brought a tape cassette with a recording Grover Washington - Live at the bijou, I was shocked, 40 years have passed and again I listen with pleasure Grover Washington👍❤
@MrPaulDewdney2 жыл бұрын
That tone, technique and intonation. The undisputed master. RIP Grover, we're still listening
@lenoxbradshaw7175 Жыл бұрын
You are so right, and he glides through those notes whether high or slow with his same distinctive tones, an absolute master.
@marcusblackwell416811 ай бұрын
He’s the one and only and there will never ever be another one like him! Distinctive!
@beboppinnow9 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Grover, we're still listening! We're still loving!
@DemiralpOZGUN7 жыл бұрын
beboppinnow
@beboppinnow7 жыл бұрын
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@leopardlady521912 жыл бұрын
Today's music can't compare to that of yesterday..Poor young folks! 😄😁😊
@calmdown28762 жыл бұрын
Grover Washington Jr. and his band are missed. I wonder what music they would have created if Grover would not have been called home so soon. RIP to the great Grover Washington Jr. Pieces Of A Dream: My Favorite Number Is Foe Five Foe
@deanpesci8484 Жыл бұрын
Yea, F.F.F is outstanding! They were huge Dr. J fans back in the day!
@deanpesci8484 Жыл бұрын
I'll take I Love Warm Weather as my fav Pieces tune.....
@Delenorone5 ай бұрын
By far some of the greatest Jazz of all times. Such an excellent Artist gone much too soon, but Grover, Washington, Junior leaves music to be cherished for centuries to come. May he continue to rest in power, now, one of our ancestors, and worthy to be acknowledged as such. For his family, and all his friends and all of his band members may we all keep great and fine memoriesof Mr. Washington, Junior, and our heart and mind even for those of us who only knew his music and didn’t know him as a person personally. Much love, much respect. Jeffrey Lewis, Detroit.
@TheSassiassi8 күн бұрын
Amen 🙏🏽 ❤
@realisrael598511 ай бұрын
I learned to play sax from listening to him, there's no one like him, oh I miss him, he was a Special Brother.
@anitamimbimi22842 жыл бұрын
😘🥰😍🤩,I AM 76 ,THANK YOU JESUS FOR 🙏THIS. 🙏🙌😍❤💖♥
@eogcro6830Ай бұрын
I was walking across the street and my ears were taken over by what turned out to be Skylarking....first time i heard this genius. Changed my musical tastes there and then. Rest easy Grover
@gregorymorris61472 жыл бұрын
This music and a glass of wine, you got it made.
@TheSassiassi8 күн бұрын
My current state 😅😅😅 celebrating him 40 years on 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
@lennymoss22163 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace my brother! Thank you so much for your MUSIC! Phenomenal!!❤🙏🏻
@anthonypropst18182 жыл бұрын
In Jr. High and High school I played the sax. He was my idle. I played all his music. So many memories.
@seanriffle6324 Жыл бұрын
Same here. I played the Tenor in high school. I saw him twice in the late seventies when I was sixteen or seventeen. Great memories.
@lesablessed48522 жыл бұрын
R.I.P KING, YOU ARE STILL GIVING ME LOVE IN 2022 WITH YOUR MUSIC. 🌷
@videotape49 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic music he was a great and they will never forget him..thanks
@Abena226 Жыл бұрын
👍🏾✊🏾2023🎷🎷
@keroo114 жыл бұрын
Grover Washington Jr が日本に初めて来たときのコンサート。私行きました。比較的良い席取れた。 opening actでPieces Of A Dreamが出演、メンバーが若かったことを覚えている。 たしか、コンサートの Back Band をそのままやった記憶がある。
@davidd.cutting15373 жыл бұрын
The one and only Grover Washington. His music will live on forever.
@dervolkstribun62402 жыл бұрын
Yes, it will. I met him and nevr forgot it. Remarcable Man and outstanding musician!
@pmodel1 Жыл бұрын
Yes it will! That soulful ass sound. Nothing compares
@mitchellwallace56548 жыл бұрын
I worked for a record wholesaler in Phila, the guy who had the spot before me was Grover Washington. He would pop in from time to time. One of the sweetest, humble positive amazing people I'd ever seen.
@bkkersey938 жыл бұрын
He definitely seems like a cool cat!
@clairebear18085 жыл бұрын
Mitchell Wallace 👍
@MykeFord9503 жыл бұрын
yes indeed he was I remember when I worked at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philly back the early 80's we spotted him & his wife having dinner in one of the hotel restaurants one night....one of my co-workers just happened to be playing Grover's "Reed Seed" 8 Track back in the kitchen so we asked the waiter could he ask Grover to autograph the 8 Track for us & of course he did I also got my picture taken with him when he popped up one night to sit in with his protégés Pieces Of A Dream for a few sets he was always so gracious & humble
@vbalk92543 жыл бұрын
As expected I hear it.
@clementdunaiski49292 жыл бұрын
People on top of what their doing is like that. Fulfilled
@jarvischristmas36473 ай бұрын
Grover was the best saxophone player of my generation rest in peace your music lives in our hearts and soul forever and ever!
@crosnierdebellaistreroseai9667 Жыл бұрын
Je vis à Marseille et j’adore Grover. Merci.
@martinsilvalezama4496 Жыл бұрын
We now needs more musician with this rhythm and feeling..:!
@abbaskanyike19473 жыл бұрын
This music will sound forever It's like yesterday
@lyvonrodgers88462 жыл бұрын
I miss this guy the. Most!!!!!!
@OG-193 жыл бұрын
The good ole days. Sure do miss them.
@robertbrooks46282 жыл бұрын
Still listening today like itwas in the 80's. RIP GWJR
@waltterry68611 ай бұрын
This time was such a pleasure, with Grover, Al Jarreau, Pat Metheny, Donald Fagen and others kicking so much sweetness and light.
@benjaminepatterson4725 Жыл бұрын
Lovely Tokyo Blaze more Paths for Young Grover's to Blossom and Shine Brighter than ever for the Entire World to Recognize Respect and Request The Talents and Gifts The American African People offer So Welcomed in my Library of Greats
@michellemeighan1604 Жыл бұрын
So grateful I got to see him play on my birthday in 1992 at the Rheem Theatre in Moraga, CA and again at The Playboy Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles. Thank you for the sounds Grover, R.I.P., Much Love ❤️
@douglasford22573 жыл бұрын
The legacy lives on a ledgend sorely missed always in our. Hearts and soul.
@zovalentine73052 жыл бұрын
Rest in powerful peace Grover Washington Jr.🙏 12 December 1943 ~ 17 December 1999⚘
@Eric-vf6gf2 жыл бұрын
I snagged a front-row center single seat at the last minute for one of his rare appearances here in Santa Barbara. It still stands as one of the very best concert performances I have ever attended.
@malimanqele9962 Жыл бұрын
May The souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. What a great talent
@ronaldwilson14312 жыл бұрын
Grover,art porter and George Howard!!
@ronaldwilson1431 Жыл бұрын
I mentioned these guys because not only were they great musicians, I just think it's weird how they all played saxophone and all died pretty damned young.
@ronaldwilson1431 Жыл бұрын
Long live Najee.
@judah49 Жыл бұрын
George Howard toured with Grover early in his career. Grover very influential in GH approach to playing soprano sax.
@clivelange78792 жыл бұрын
Mr Smooth Himself..Mr Cool Himself..Wow He was amazing..RIP
@kevintownsend37213 жыл бұрын
John Coltrane Grover Washington Jr David Sanborn and Jr walker from the Allstars live forever in my collection
@douglasford22572 жыл бұрын
Mr. Magic grooves on relentlessly thrilling and chilling all of us with his Magical riffs and tones simply magnificent.
@realisrael59852 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Brother, was able to tell a story with his music.
@patriciarblackmon79892 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT💯🎊🎉🎊🎉💯🙏🎉🎊
@oluremiabimbola1252 Жыл бұрын
From kid, I just love his variate of jazz. Just a mixture of goodies.
@eddiethomasjr3190 Жыл бұрын
Caught him in Shreveport LA with his band Locksmith We gave him a STANDING O after each jam he replied by saying SHREVEPORT HUH WOW he was the GREATEST
@djorlandezlewis6094 жыл бұрын
My father loved Grover, AND Pieces of a Dream! I heard so many of these classics growing up. I know he's still enjoying him some Grover up in heaven. Love you dad!
@jackiebrewton28133 жыл бұрын
I just love Grover Washington his music take me to a heavenly place
@bustabass90254 жыл бұрын
The chord changes in this cut (Winelight) are mesmerizing. It was the dream of this 1980s bass player to learn them by heart, and make his own signature statement every time this one was called. Nearly forty years later, and I still get chills whenever I hear or play it. Thank you Grover, my brother. For all the music, all the inspiration, all the memories, (especially meeting you between sets at the Blue Note, NYC back in '88) your musical legacy has transcended into immortality. 👑🎷
@nancina492 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@user-vp4pq8wq7u2 жыл бұрын
Greate Stuff !! I love it !!
@bobbybrooks62963 жыл бұрын
My favorite saxophonist. I can recall hearing him for first time in Lake Charles, LA years ago. Miss him but still listen to him. A great performer. RIP Grover.
@deanpesci8484 Жыл бұрын
There was nothing like seeing G.W. and R. Lee perform with Pieces back in the early eighties.....Got lucky TWICE! Second time was at a small club venue in Denver.......OMG!
@cobaltpink7774 жыл бұрын
やっと見つけた❗ どうもありがとうございます❗
@lucatonidecesare4 жыл бұрын
Nice songs, one amazing player sax
@ladyjjames9 жыл бұрын
This is "fresh" and good music keeps you alive!
@SmartBrandon726 жыл бұрын
Yes LAWD It Does!
@marlahaynes70075 жыл бұрын
GW jr was friends with me father in law, along with Dexter(who you can tell he's close with in this video ), Billy Paul and the guy who wrote "Sade". Great group of men 😥
@arthurdiaz91845 ай бұрын
First heard Mr Magic in 1977 when I was stationed in Japan in the Marines. Black Frost, Knucklehead, Reed Seed, Loren’s Dance on & on. Had all his albums. Him & Jr Walker some of the BEST on the Sax.
@user-ef5xn2rj2z4 ай бұрын
Yes as in.
@rachell95663 жыл бұрын
Love this sweet sound anywhere time and place... in my soul !!
@marcosagedesousa19523 жыл бұрын
watching in 2021 february
@marvinmosley23993 жыл бұрын
Simply a GENIUS at work doing his thang!!!!
@godwinbeene87276 жыл бұрын
wonderful... R.I.P GW...you live on.
@adalee80654 жыл бұрын
James Lloyd is cuttin' up YAAASSS ‼️👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥I MISS my Grover Sooooo much😥😥😥💖💖💖 this is beautiful....
@830jkl Жыл бұрын
Thank you!🎹
@830jkl Жыл бұрын
I had just turned 19 in Japan on August 30th. 🎹
@dev-lx8lp5 жыл бұрын
Always incredible. LIVE is always the best, tehe energy from the crowd is adrenaline
@Tyyffgb.cvcxxxcc12455 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah live !!!!
@jayneanmosby17619 жыл бұрын
Yes. Pieces of A Dream! They were all babies then. I loved them then and still love them to this day! Even though Cedric is no longer one of the original members... I still love him too. Of course the one and only Mr. Grover Washington Jr. Thank you all for your wonderful gifts of music!
@johnsully32093 жыл бұрын
I loved them too - saw them twice in NYC...why did Cedric leave??They were so tight.
@bkorner1234 жыл бұрын
Absolutely miss him!
@adalee80657 жыл бұрын
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE GROVER.....RIP GROVER YOU ARE SO MISSED..
@nancina492 жыл бұрын
Amen, Ada.
@A2Z123S9 жыл бұрын
ONE OF THE BEST
@douglasford22572 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing, Masterful, Pieces of a dream all of Grover's compositions are, never to be loved by adoring fan base he amast during his career shear genius R.I.P. my Brother.
@DeathSentryCoH16 күн бұрын
in 83 i was a junior in college but had his album..still play it to this day...masterpiece
@MrPeclo5 жыл бұрын
Excellent !!!
@andresrivero27884 жыл бұрын
Uno de mis favoritos de siempre, gracias por tu música y tu legado Grover Washington, RIP.
@carlhavens60219 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite albums, The music is lively and makes you feel good on those days while you are getting ready to journey out. Love this concert!
@maxpassey63518 жыл бұрын
+Carl Havens what album is it?
@kjones57237 жыл бұрын
Winelight
@lillianwilliams55103 жыл бұрын
Feel good anywhere,but essentially at 2:27am Use to study in college to late night music. so many memories. I was introduced to Jazz at a young age, because my parents were musicians and we were raised on all types of music, consequently, my family has many musicians.
@pipa64602 жыл бұрын
このメンバー揃って来日公演期待させてください❗ 🙏🙏🔥💕💯 色褪せない❗😁いついついつか!
@thilayvhd7057 жыл бұрын
God!!!!! I miss him!!!!!!!!
@Sneakers_549 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome..especially Sausalito
@ronaldwilson14312 жыл бұрын
Yes, Sausalito was the shit!
@sandrineprudhomme74963 жыл бұрын
Merci pour cette prestation magistrale de GROVER WASHINGTON JR qui demeure une référence éternel dans la musique JAZZ.
@craigmack-cv3cp2 жыл бұрын
One ☝️ of best to ever do it . You won’t find better
@ikeedjan10987 жыл бұрын
Great music in heaven.
@RobertIvanisevic-n3b5 күн бұрын
I liked jazz since I was small, but with Grover W.J. I realized I am 100% in it. /Was summer 1984/ Since then - jazz is my first choice in music although I do love a lot of other things as well from classical mus., opera, bellcanto to hard rock. ... Always coming back to Grover Washington with special joy!
@leandro490610 ай бұрын
Grover and Pieces of a dream ❤
@TheSassiassi8 күн бұрын
Damn, exactly 1 day to 41 years,🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 And still a classic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@cresponce75 Жыл бұрын
very very nice!!!!!
@Elaine-ni1db27 күн бұрын
None greater. Phenomenal and a good human being. Rocked my soul since the '70s..
@asiahargrove88596 жыл бұрын
They don't get any better!
@evanrhodes74812 жыл бұрын
I'm so Glad to find this in suggestions, what a concert!
@prollink Жыл бұрын
R.İ.P grover exelent music
@dominichetherington22872 жыл бұрын
Dexter wansel pure genius
@bestdrummer46072 жыл бұрын
amazing players you are with your unique magic amazing music.
@valentinegow5709 Жыл бұрын
Always.... Washington fan from Mr Magic 1976.
@tfanch1 Жыл бұрын
incredible! the band had some kind of groove thumpin that nite, and Grover climbed right on top of it. amazing chemistry. i saw Grover and Aretha more than any two artists in my life. i feel them both every day. they still here y'all.
@JimmieMusgrow-oi9vj2 ай бұрын
Life is so wonderful all thinks to God.
@TheSassiassi8 күн бұрын
Wish you were still here 😢😢 we miss your sax 😢❤❤❤ Rest in eternal peace
@deliafredericks757823 күн бұрын
The most relaxing music Just close your eyes❤❤❤
@marlahaynes70075 жыл бұрын
Nice man, my father-in-laws friends (along with Billy Paul). They used to be in the office, chilling and drinking while u was working. Very nice man. My favorite piece, (along with my father in law). He kills this!!!!!!!!!!
@romantahirov69733 жыл бұрын
Great !!!
@pedronunez4507 Жыл бұрын
Todo evoluciona igual todo se acaba y este genio no ha sido una excepción , pero su legado es inolvidable y siempre estará ahí en lo más alto . Maravilloso Groover.
@DorianGilmer5 жыл бұрын
Wow! At 35:05 Grover pays tribute to renowned Japanese saxophonist SADAO WATANABE--who I dubbed the Grover Washington of Japan when featuring his cuts on my radio show in 2007! RIP Grover Washington Jr.
@pboehi8 жыл бұрын
Grover, you are in my heart forever!
@barbarafowler56243 ай бұрын
I saw them all in concert a long time ago at the Fox theater in Atlanta. They were incredible!
@pedromoncadavera43903 жыл бұрын
Q hermosa música lo maximo
@user-fb1hr8by2e29 күн бұрын
UHFFF QUE BUENO-BUENISIMO-FANTASTICO,gracias por tan excelente viaje musical desde Madrid España.
@lillianwilliams55103 жыл бұрын
2:37am,8-24-2021. Still.listening.. was raised on Jazz and other musical genres. Studied at night,in college to smooth jazz. Thank you, UTUBE for keeping all these great artists alike.
@playsjazz29 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us .......! This is just AWESOME.........!!!
@geraldinecastle6192 жыл бұрын
Man... I'm just loving this. This remind of my high school days and college. I will Love to find this on DVD...... MAN AWESOME. I KNOW IT'S BEEN AWHILE. BUT COME BACK TO MICHIGAN.... PLEASE.....🎷🙏❤️✌️💪
@alberthenley29882 жыл бұрын
By way of New York homegrown in my city Philadelphia. Grover lived on Edgewood street. He and my uncle were friends until my uncle left and went into the service in 1966.
@diogoca2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing this masterpiece, just all of us, sweet
@jimmiegarcia56024 жыл бұрын
I went to this show when they stopped in Houston, Texas.! He played 2 shows that night and they both sold out.! My friends told me if I was going with them I had to get a ticket for both shows because they were going to both of them.! It was an awesome shows just like here.! Thanks for posting.! RIP GW.!