Grover Washington Jr. - Winelight

[@karenweaver2703]

Every song on this Winelight album is gold...golly ....the good times i had

[@szwedzkiPL]

Winelight ❤

[@maytaurus1961]

first got into grover wahsington, jr back in early 80's when i left to go to college. i was the only white guy in my dorm that liked jazz. all my schoolmates asked me what i was doing listening to "black" music. i told them: "it's not black or white, man. it's jazz!" love this man's music!

[@DominicTic2daTocBazile]

Music is the thing that unites us, no matter color, creed, preference, or language! Keep jammin!

[@iancraig5471]

Music has no color....and ALL the color at the same time. Its the one thing the ALL humans enjoy. When we enjoy music...we are all as one!

[@lorenzotorres6185]

It doesn't matter if you're black or white, straight or LGBT, young or old. All that matters is that you've got talent!

[@imbees2]

Jazz is jazz. you have to have a fine ear, a sense of rhythm, a sense of vibration, when you understand jazz. Not everybody has the insight.You have to FEEL jazz, within your bones. When you feel it, you know you feel it, and that's it.

[@товарищСтас2]

This music for the heart. Hello from Russia

[@asht3637]

The best of the best Grover Washington Jr, Richard Tee, Ralph MacDonald, Paul Griffin, Eric Gale, Anthony Jackson, and Steve Gadd. Each one of them is a legend.

[@Genuine-Friend]

Grover Washington Jr is a gift from God. He speaks to you through his music.

[@tulipe3768]

yes !

[@saxplayer57]

Unfortunately he died from a heart attack in 1999. RIP

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

It’s part of life dying it’s a date no one is exempt from including you and me and anyone reading this . Ashes to ashes dust to dust … naked I came into the world 🌎 and naked I shall return . Be ready

[@szwedzkiPL]

​@@craigmack-cv3cpAmen brother!

[@fornlike]

When Grover plays he enters in another world. That's certainly for that reason people feel goosebump when they hear him. He was so true and generous. I'll be missing this man all my life.

[@debrawashington1403]

Simply Devine!!!❤️🙏🏾

[@fornlike]

@@debrawashington1403 Thank you for this comment.

[@dagoninfinite]

Winelight is one of the most superb jazz songs in history

[@Charles-hh2gy]

One of the best jazz songs of all time l started listening to his music 40 years ago and still love it

[@kkchristy]

The whole album is great. Listened the hell out of it back in the 80s, especially while studying in college. Just looked up concert footage wondering if Marcus Miller toured with him in this video-no, “just” Anthony Jackson! Such incredible musicians.

[@山崎文夫]

このアルバム♪、凄く良かった。レコードもＣＤも買ったよ。

[@chribm]

Grover, Sanborn, Spyro Gyra since the late 70's. And it still works today. This music is forever as far as I am concerned. Was so sad when Grover passed.

[@dmicroone]

I bought the cassette tape in 1980. Played it many times going to visit my girlfriend who lived 30 min away. It became our family theme. We still listen to it. Great music gets greater with time.

[@davefairburn3298]

Get the CD.

[@ceciliem1811]

My God, it don't get no better than this!! As a child, riding in the back seat of my parents car, up Pacific Highway to L. A; while this was blasting! What an exceptional feeling! He could play that Sax, like no other! From my head to my toes, Grover is missed! 🎶💃🎶

[@ceciliem1811]

He outdid himself and his band; on this HERE MASTERPIECE!! I love, love love this song!! 💕💕💕

[@iancraig5471]

Not many people are talented enough to lay claim to starting an entire genre of music. Grover Washington Jr was. I love watching him. His soul pours out through that sax.

[@emanuelbooker4129]

I saw him at the fox theater back in the nineties. He is one of my favorite artists. I listen to him all during my military service.

[@summersbr1]

This is a lost art in modern day music. Does anybody play the mechanical instrument anymore? In the face of all the crap we hear today, this type of music is soothing and log-lasting. R.I.P. Grover...we love ya brother!!

[@Jiskpirate]

Of course we do :)

[@onlyjaz]

Saw him live at the variety playhouse in atlanta in 95- best money I ever spent. we waited out front to get in and he greeted fans at the door as only he could. His loss was painful yet the sound lives on.

[@fornlike]

You are a very lucky man!

[@argaretbea]

I'm an old lady but I wasn't always that way. Once I was forty something and fell in love with a wonderful man. We ran away together around the time we'd discovered Grover and boy, did we groove to him. Sadly the big love of my life passed on. But there's no law against playing Winelight and remembering.

[@nagromgsemaj]

Epic/Evergreen 🌲

[@kingdomofhearts95]

I've been playing the sax since I was nine years old. Grover Washington Jr, you inspire me.

[@webbsightful]

I grew up with Grover in grade school. I could hum all of his solos on every album. As an adult I sometimes catch myself playing something I heard him do years ago without even realizing thats where I got it from when improvising. RIP Grover.

[@primusmoss-ln6jc]

He inspired me to try to play. Unfortunately I never got to see him perform or speak with him. He's sorely missed! I find myself doing some of his mannerisms when I play without realizing it! He could do things that are just incredible to this day! Especially when he soars on a solo! I find it good to practice with his stuff. It helped me get to my current level with a whole ocean to still try to learn. What a gift to us!

[@TCJAZZ-MUSIC]

Grover had his own style and his own sound ..... When he played; you knew it was Grover ... Grover the master of the saxophone .... Circular breathing could extend his musical thoughts well beyond the music .... Thanks for posting marks6338 - - - There will never be another Grover ... RIP

[@burkitali7423]

first heard this in belfast in 85, my freind Olympia played it on the tape, brings back some very happy memories of belfast and lisburn road ,

[@jorgereyesrincon5728]

Grover gracias por haber dejado un legado musical extraordinario, para el bienestar de los humanos, agradezco tu increíble música.

[@bustabass9025]

Grover with the old core, Richard, Ralph, Anthony, Eric, and Steve. Man, these guys built the bridge to smooth jazz! Moments like this should be forever preserved for posterity, lest future generations forget, or are lost in the music of their time. Feelin' like Wayne and Garth.."we're not worthy"👏👏👏👏

[@barbarakelleycasey]

Grover! A GOAT, actually my FAV contemporary Jazz saxophonist. Fell in pure love with his music my Junior year of college! RIH!

[@vraydio]

I am happy to say that I've had the pleasure of seeing Grover live in concert. It still ranks as one of the greatest musical experiences of my life.

[@ramarakeshv]

Such beautiful music. You're missed Grover Washington Jr

[@1jetdrvr]

Ben listening to Grover since the late 70's. One of the great smooth jazz artists and a co-founder if the genre. It does not get any better than this.

[@VazgenHakobyan]

One of the uniquely Greatest sax players and brilliant tune Winelight. No one can play like this particular live version. Thank you Grover fow awesome music and R.I.P. brother.

[@MrYourekiddingme]

I saw him in Atlanta in '94. I have seen them all, and this was the best show I ever saw hands down.

[@summersbr1]

Mr. Eric Gale (black vest on guitar)also died a few years back. Great musicians that are sorely missed.

[@dudkass]

Bass player Anthony Jackson ! One of the best ever !

[@richardpflieger2049]

Your Damn right.

[@lorenzotorres6185]

I love his style!

[@pokespencer23]

Absolutely. I saw him live with Michel Camilo. He’s definitely a beast.

[@jlaurent0517]

Phewwww! My idol! 😢😢😢 ❤❤❤ After 40yrs, I can’t get enough of him.

[@fabien1037]

Un des meilleurs concert de Groover Washington j.r dans sa ville avec une équipe top player!!❤RIP 🎶🎵🙏✨️

[@pauldecastro8921]

one of my favorite tunes, ever, steve gadd tears it up....plus inner city blues is my all time delight....

[@demetriucsjohnson]

grover was a good friend, when ever he's in dallas I'd always spend a little time taking to him

[@edablues55]

la sensibilidad del músico se nota a cada momento, mas allá de sus capacidades y formación técnica Washington denota sus posibilidades de transmitir emociones...

[@noahshupenko]

Playing a version of this solo for my HS freshman band final. Love playing this so much. This whole album was a masterpiece. Thank you, Grover.

[@denisseeessence3894]

I'm i heaven listening to this. I've recently had a car accident and this is very healing. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.

[@rayfoster3889]

A jazz legend ! ! This album was my introduction to jazz and it never gets old ! ! 40 years later ! !

[@MirrorMatterMatt]

Wow. I had this LP when I was 14 (in 1981). Brings me back...

[@LaCheleWallace]

Go 'head, Mr. Washington. He had the lungs of steel because I've never seen him get winded. All that playin' he did...my goodness. One of a kind. Nice lil' classy groove for the soul.

[@ramon58ify]

My wife and I grew up with Mr.Grover Washington music !! God Bless! R.I.P.

[@octaviohoyos6737]

This combination of talent is unmatchable. To realize that so many are now gone only makes more appreciation.

[@rewi.nankivell]

A classic - this has insipred me to add to my vinyl collection of Gover Washington Jr albums... May his memory live on in his music!! Much respect, Rewi (from Te Kuiti, NZ)

[@kennethbromley]

THE MOST HEARTFELT AND SOULFUL SAX SOUNDS I EVER HEARD!

[@FlyinS4]

My wife and I have seen Grover perform many times; but his performance at Villa Montalvo Winery in Northern California was one of the best. It was a very sad when I was told that Mr. Grover Washington died-so passed a part of me. No one will ever play the sax like him again...

[@rokderboat]

Amazing , i just hope the younger generation embrace these sounds

[@richardpflieger2049]

I was around the area and knew about the Grover concert at the Spectrum.I also knew his music as I became a Jazz fan a few years before as I heard Grover on the radio and he was a big 76'er fan with Dr.J as a big fan and promoter as well.Grover even played the National Anthem at the Spectrum before big games and the fans cheered!But I was a jerkoff and didn't see this concert.That song,"Winelight" cemented me as a lifelong Jazz fan.I listen to the song often.I found a even better version of it on a album produced by Jason Miles called "To Grover with Love" You won't be sorry if ya listen to that version of this great song.

[@marybethabate9371]

Got to meet him in Philly after he recorded live at the Bijou. Amazing performance

[@terryesrom4607]

I purchased this album the day after I heard this song on KINK FM 102 Portland Oregon back in 1980, just a couple years out of high school and realizing that my Big Band music up bringing had a big influence on my adult taste in music and Grover Washington Jr. though I never saw him in concert was at the top of my playlist for many years and is obviously still on my now very extensive playlist being 62 years of age, this song has certainly held up much better than I have, still smooth and very cool. Love all kinds of Jazz today.

[@alexsaulny652]

Thanks for posting the video. Seeing him groove to this music makes listening to it that more enjoyable. I am loving every thing, my senses are on full alert, I just need something to delicious eat or drink (like some strawberry and glass of wine) to appease my taste buds. Well done......

[@spirosoikonomopoulos2651]

What a Legend!!!! Also had with him both on stage and recording the best musicians ever!!!

[@raulrichards412]

Great Musician on this gig. I Love it. ♥ Thanks.///miss You Grover Washington..!!!

[@jeromebeeks7350]

Thanks for uploading such relaxing, and stress-reducing music...while I'm at the library, checking my emails. Also, reminds me of the wonderful times I had, while doing live theater, at Chicago's, "Parkway Community House'. Grover's music was often played during intermission.

[@amd77j]

Still one my favorite albums. A masterpiece.

[@josephseman4776]

RIP Grover. Kinda sucks that I wasn't around to see you when you were touring :(

[@velilla1961]

Esta música nunca pasará de moda ni se olvidará en el tiempo. Lo bueno siempre prevalecerá.

[@kealani6535]

This man -- wow! Even better than the album version, which is perfection.

[@sha1om]

Now there stands a man who enjoys what he's doing.

[@bluesoulady]

omg i just discovered him , its outta sight man, i love him and his sax, wish he was still here....

[@willbermcguire8102]

grover washington one of the best original that is my boy soft music takes me all the way back

[@poyahedayati7744]

Lifts my spirits always. Love this song!

[@maunaka0ne]

Heard this first time on Smooth Jazz 98.1 back in very 80s I'm blown away. Just makes work nice and easy on the night shift. Coupled this with Morning Dance, dang! Thanks for the video.

[@strawbeerypatch]

Got goose bumps at the first opening notes! Awesome they don't make em like this anymore!

[@tomasiniguezbustamante7826]

Virtuoso en el instrumento sensacional !!

[@miaqueen22]

Now, this is definitely a classic!!! Grover is one of my favorite jazz artist! You are definitely missed, Mr. Washington!

[@as705]

i just can't get enough of this song...

[@AntonGerdin]

Thanx for posting this. I almost forgot this. Loved it when i was young. Love it even more right now, Reminiscing! Got rid of most vinyls somewhere in the mid 90's. STUPID!

[@Berkcam]

I handed my discs over to a pal that I know will never part with them - so I kind of still have them - kind of

[@gangoffour6690]

I fucked up too man. 1,000 vinyl records lost to a bad habit I picked up. What a dumb move ! FUCK

[@Mr.mister.J]

I see why he was my dads favorite. Now he's my favorite.

[@Ocotero19]

Masterr!!! Amo este Jazz, saludos desde Peru.

[@gabbygryphon]

WJZZ in Detroit used to play the livin' bejeezuz out of this when it first came out, and because of THAT... this was my very first jazz album that I bought with babysitting money I earned, when I was a sophomore in high school. 2020, STILL listening and loving it!

[@PaulThomas2]

Truly magnificent. I could listen to this all day - in fact, I think have, many times. Thanks for posting.

[@JohnJohnson-yv5xg]

Been listening to Grover since 1977. Watch the young man Avery Dixon on AGT. He might just be the Grover of today!!

[@ambrosewoodard1633]

One of my all time favorites always and forever. Keep kickin Grover. God bless you.

[@Sundancetr4]

I never cared much for saxaphone as a lead instrument UNTIL Mr Washington played WOW He is missed by music lovers everwhere

[@shiraga0516]

Remembering Eric Gale, Richard Tee, Ralpha MacDonald, and Gorver Washington Jr. I wanted to hear more of these guys.

[@charleshamby5115]

This song is so soulful that X-finity uses it in their hold pieces. This is how and where I first heard this song since my time at Le Bonheur at age 12. My younger brother was having a problem severing contract with X-Finity. When we were put on hold I had my own phone that I got for free, I asked Google what the name of that song was they were playing while we were on hold because it sounded familiar. That's how I not only found out the name of the song, but also the artist. If the song was that popular for a company to use it in their hold, then it's good enough to play when you're feeling some kind of funking low or in some kind of stress. You need something that's mellow, and to me that is what I find here with Grover.

[@mindtracker955]

I was on a short trip in Paris in 1981, when I heard this song for the first time. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@salvadorgaliciagalvez8809]

Eran los 80.S y recuerdo estar con un gran amigo en una tienda comercial y haber visto el lon play y no pude comprarlo,mucho después compré el casette y fue de mis tesoros y descubrimientos musicales que se ajustaban a mis gustos y oírlos hoy después de 40 años,tan fresca y actual es reconfortante, Gracias a la Vida y q Fluya la Música por el Universo, Gracias Dios.

[@AndyPidsleyAPi]

Jazz Funk perfection, just right for top down cruising. We all want to play sax (or bass) after this.

[@anne203035]

Going thru some music discovery and digging my way through the funk/jazz genres amazed with Grover Washington jr.

[@Genuine-Friend]

Grover Washington Jr is the best. Simply amazing.

[@michaelmcdermott7349]

Grover.....Get in your Sports car and drive, take a ferry ride across Puget Sound, bring your horn and play along, because it's that good.....

[@ceciliem1811]

It sure is Michael! Then and now! I needed this today!!

[@expantube]

I see me back listening to his tape thousands of times on a thick and ugly tape player, with a bad sound... More than 30 years later, still impressive !

[@elvirap4700]

When I was in High School my sister introduced me to Grover. Sooo smooth...or 'smoove' as she would say.

[@jiwonpark81]

Simply beautiful. This is great American heritage.

[@lisatyler1783]

Grover was the master with three different saxes. Saw him many times in concert. I miss him truly.

[@raysalsa1]

the man can sure make the music flow. RIP Grover

[@bluesoulady]

i love this! havent heard him or the song before, its so cool.....

[@Ocotero19]

I'm 24 but I love this music, I really love the Jazz, best music ever!!!

[@bigfrank1975]

Thank for upload of this video one Love the sound of Grover remind me of all the LP. Had of him. seeing make it special today.

[@TomGreenMan]

100% GENIUS !!! We're SO isolated here in NZ that I only just found out he'd died. Gutted! Was THE most talented of ALL saxophonists, inc Wilton Felder and Gerald Albright, who I hold in high regard.

[@vascomucambe3201]

Simplesmente.... FANTASTICOOOOO!!!!! Adoro smooth e quando e o G.W. Jr, e loucura

[@mattftf]

Notice how there is no "Grover WashingtonVEVO" Speaks volumes to the mans talent. Hands down, greatest smooth jazz era player to date

[@xxlalcegaxx]

Their Lps and Cds. are a treasure now. I love this music. Luis a meloman from Lima PERU South America...music has no frontiers...

[@adie939]

love this song for the last 28 years and still going..! awesome! Thank you for the clip!

[@crosleyfiver8686]

Fantastic, just broke out my LP from the 80's :) Winelight!!

[@marqusturner]

I am not from this generation but I am so very sorry this man is not showing his talent anymore. I love music and my generation should stop and hear what the best sounds like.

[@haroldloggenberg5100]

is there another artist of this calibre, grace and excellence out there, man we need it so desperately...

[@lorenzotorres6185]

Incredible playing!

[@jasOn1291]

Thanks for posting this. I wish you could get this album. It had me mesmorised that someone could get this sound out of a sax. GWJ I salute you.

[@FlyinS4]

My wife and I have seen Grover perform many times; but his performance at Villa Montalvo Winery in Northern California was one of the best.

[@bernieackerman2080]

Grover was the best. He is on my top ten list of all time musicians.

[@Nelsito6790]

This song will always remind me of the wonderful years in high school Jazz band specifically senior year