♫ Mister Magic / Grover Washington Jr.

[@guitsie2010]

Who’s listening to this in 2024? 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@harrywelch2844]

I miss Grover Washington this was great music

[@rvq9]

Damn right we are ✌️

[@migueljaramillo6727]

Yo!!! En Quito, Ecuador, South America.

[@emmanuelleigh1906]

We know your type 😅.....you can't possibly like classical jazz music. GROVER WASHINGTON ??? Abeg no talk like that again oooo

[@James-bk2vb]

3-11-24

[@pamharris8397]

I met Grover when I was 19yrs old He was a friend of my auntie on the streets of Philadelphia. Yess and have loved him ever since. I'm now 68. Miss you Grover

[@tyronebell4313]

That's cool , I met Stanley Clarke and George Duke back in the early 2000's Autographed c d ,a great moment 😅

[@arthurharrison2539]

😅0😅⁰00​@@tyronebell4313

[@silviarodenasfort]

So do I

[@AndrewKennedyMusicOfficial]

Awesome. Been listening to Grover for 40 years now. No sax player is as smooth and melodic as he was.

[@reginaldhall7524]

I'm Reggie V. And I'm a Tenor Saxophonist 🎷 too and have been playing your music 🎶 since the 9th grade, when I started playing professionally.

[@harryheath7728]

The magic of Grover on that tenor still makes brothers want to play wow!

[@harryheath7728]

A great guitar next to the big horn wow

[@sommelierramon]

He's great yes, check : NL Candy Dulfer . top funk. Old Prince sax lady. From our NL. heavy top funky stuff.

[@Himars-z1f]

GOAT❤️🌞💯

[@SDC1949]

A time when musical geniuses lived and their artistry inspired our lives for the better.

[@GoddessAnjanee]

I was born in the mid 1970s. I'm so glad my mom introduced me to all the great music of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. R.I.P. Mom.

[@rolando3937]

rip or tracendeition =?

[@ikennaosimiri50]

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[@larrybrown7466]

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[@larrybrown7466]

@@ikennaosimiri50 as a

[@richardtytus1546]

You were fortunate.

[@MichelleS234]

When Grover put the indescribable Mr. Bill Withers on winelight I thought I was gonna lose it. RIP Mr. Grover Washington and Mr Bill Withers.

[@williamjamesdeering-webb1656]

I almost wore my stylus out on that album, stylus remember those ?

[@MichelleS234]

@@williamjamesdeering-webb1656 Yes indeed I do. Lol

[@MultiSpce]

RIP Grover Washington. In memory of your good music, I will play "Mister Magic" throughout my entire life. Started listening to this song in 1980, LP brought in Swaziland by my uncle, late HRH Prince Soba who was studying in the USA.

[@lemoinebrown2812]

Amen

[@jeffreynewton1070]

@@MultiSpce And I've been playing MM on my tenor saxophone since I started it in 1973!

[@mayellencompton9345]

I am ! Met him backstage after the show at the Circle Star Theatre in San Carlos many years ago. He was very gracious to me. I am nearly 80 years old and love this music. Grover Washington was one of the greats.

[@eogcro6830]

God rest this master. This quality of musical arrangement is top drawer. What a saxman

[@Elaine-ni1db]

You're not kidding. Too awesome. I can't stop listening to Phyllis hyman & him, Sacred kind of love.

[@martinwhite3354]

Grew up in Mountain View ,California. A stones throw from the Circle Star. Great 70's and early 80's venue! My oldest brother Andre got me into Grover when I was 14 years old...RIP Dre....

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

This is the best of the best I play this every day . Because the music today is very poor these are real muscians no sampling no drum machines these guys are the real deal r I p Grover the best

[@owenmccaffrey5730]

I had the good fortune to see Grover live six months before he passed. It was a dream for me to see and hear the man I'd worshiped for decades play. He did not disappoint. What was even more amazing than his musicianship was the sense you got that he was happy to be playing for you. A musical genius. A nice man.

[@joeschad1316]

I wore that album out back in the '70s it was very very good I remember like it was yesterday

[@nigelbaldwin6438]

I saw him once in London.....the Strawberry Moon tour in 1987.....the memory is still strong and he remains my favourite artist of all time.

[@dianebatchelor5070]

❤️

[@mahmoudiamrane100]

♥️♥️

[@thando425]

@@nigelbaldwin6438This was when I got introduced to his music.

[@KENICUSONE]

I saw Him at George Washington University back in ‘76 at Lisner Auditorium. He was great 👍

[@garyb7893]

Grover and the gang's music still blowing us all away to this day. Masterclass in jazz funk fusion.

[@AllenJefferson-lu2qh]

Never gets old!!

[@lindabretherton2442]

I have to admit this is the anthem of Jazz and nobody does it like Grovor Washington such a master truly a master. Love his music

[@imbees2]

I wouldn't say it's the anthem of Jazz. It's the anthem of "smooth jazz". Which ain't the same!.

[@kennethjackson5838]

Best of best Jazx music

[@heldig5617]

@@imbees2 not smooth jazz. Jazz fusion is the more precise genre.

[@bobsaturday4273]

@@heldig5617 fused with what ? you guys are all fulla beans , this is disco !

[@heldig5617]

@@bobsaturday4273 jazz melody with isco and funk beat, it's called Jazz Fusion.

[@joanietaylor-mitchell8559]

In these moments still yet Alive.. was die ing of Breast Cancer was able to see Grover Washington Hollywood Bowl..Hollywood California 1979.. I now celebrate 70th Birthday Thank you God for the Candy Man .. I have a Testimony..

[@christopherholt1206]

Aye! A wonderful testimonial!

[@Harald73]

It gets NO better than this.Richard T,Steve Gadd,Ralph McDonald,Anthony Jackson,Eric Gayle......

[@joanietaylor2447]

Yes I Totally Agree

[@alphonsoshockley6900]

Sure you right!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

I still say be better with Gordon Edwards playing bass.

[@mugpush4816]

What a band!

[@Groov3lab]

I will never get sick of this performance. Silky smooth and so locked in its beyond ridiculous ❤ good to see eric gale smile in this clip... always so serious with 'stuff'.

[@seanswinton6242]

Same here. The shocker was reading "director Donny Osmond" in the end credits! I'm like THE Donny Osmond? I'm pleasantly surprised.

[@sommelierramon]

Tis top yes ! Ab so top lu te ly funk rock good ! Agree ! Soul and latin in it. Everything. Toppy notch.

[@catboyzee]

Its awesome to realize every player is this performance has been often-imitated, but will never duplicated. Respect and RIP to Grover Washington Jr, Eric Gale, Richard Tee, Paul Griffin, and Ralph MacDonald.

[@salomaod.monteiro2808]

Thanks Bron i’ve been missing this Muciciam , I never stop to listen it, MR. Grove JR. R.I.P.!

[@willieriser]

A whole bunch of some of the most soulful and most versatile musicians of all time. The session work they did goes on and on and on. Bless them all.

[@treedaniels7217]

Thank You...I agree!!

[@thevisionary1960]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😎🥰

[@felixllopartguasch5384]

Álbumes de jaZz

[@jeromedamian5740]

anyone that has seen and felt that music is truly blessed.

[@richardjones990]

Grover always looked like he was smiling while he was playing that tenor. God Bless Him

[@eyediom3694]

Reminded me that Grover is the strongest "don't-give-a-shit-I'll-smile-as-I-celebrate" cool, no matter who's playing.

[@lesliehayton2929]

Very underrated tenor player, but not by me, check out joey defranchesco at the 5 spot!

[@holdencaustic]

Richard Jones that was how he controlled the reed- that’s why he had that killing tone!

[@zovalentine7305]

RIP

[@batlin]

eyediom what a cool attitude!

[@davidfavaloro1922]

I saw Grover live twice. Most exciting live performances ever. He was the BEST!

[@stephenveigh5376]

I saw him the summer of 1999 on Long Island live. Amazing.

[@kevinkemble3718]

Tried chasing his gigs down in the 1970s, hit close. I was in the business at the age of 21. My ears were graced by the greatest of the best. Met a lot musicians along the way who molded much of the way the roadless traveled wins the day. Thanks for listening.

[@pauldawson987]

@@stephenveigh5376 9òop0p

[@jamesa.hamilton269]

Buffalo's own Mr. Magic!

[@bryanknight4003]

One of the best jazz artists

[@mariohall1179]

My number-one sax player, the late Mr. Washington. The man responsible for turning me, as a young teen, into a jazz fan. Thank you for your lasting musical legacy. I was honored to see you perform live, at Wolf Trap, shortly before God called you home.

[@freein2339]

Never heard of Coltrane , Cannonball , Shorter , Rollins , ...???

[@mariohall1179]

freein2339, of course I have. Have you heard of personal preferences?

[@veverlycampbell5504]

Loved Grover Washington Jr.. his music was phenomenal and it still is...gone to, soon but your legacy lives on...❤

[@kanenas6287]

Yes, surely but: Don't you forget David Sanborn & Maceo Parker....

[@marcodaprat2333]

Eric Gale is always making me goosebumps on his solo! Camon man, this is top-level soloing!

[@sommelierramon]

Eric Gale is unique.

[@skoricdarko4147]

This is Olympic × 10.

[@martinmalker5791]

Gone too early but,left a funkyjazz legacy....thanks for the memories..77,78,79 and 1980. Summer song

[@musicman5240]

Who ever dislike this tipe of music. Don.t know what music is all about

[@MrNewCreation]

So true Bro 👊 💫🖖💫

[@deliafredericks7578]

Totally agree ❤❤

[@gracepursey2166]

Saw them all in the 70s….. there is some amazing music in heaven…

[@gilwright9472]

Steve Gadd....master of high hat, snare and bass drum...all brilliant musicians btw.

[@johndellaratta1830]

Just stumbled on this . . . Great stuff

[@ninjavigilante5311]

@@johndellaratta1830 listen to Steve gadd in the band stuff lol.

[@tcwhigham1]

What ? No Eric Gale

[@take5t0ky0j]

Still sounds fresh today, Timeless !

[@willmallory9085]

Never delete this video please.

[@bphlatsax75]

This will ALWAYS sound great!! As a sax man myself, this is the most requested song!

[@tombeyer375]

If that don't get your shoelaces movin', you're dead! Thanks for sharing this moment with all of us!

[@steveturner609]

This will move your Soul !!

[@gregghernandez2714]

Man talk about a great lineup! Grover, Steve Gadd, Eric Gale, Anthony Jackson. I still pull out those wonderful CTI records from time to time and they take me back to a much simpler and wonderful time in my life.

[@MissRita1964]

Amazing 🤩

[@Pops-mf7wv]

When he picks up that horn he becomes one of the greatest

[@smrtnz5995]

Mister Magicians all. I finally got to see Grover live, albeit probably his last road tour he came to Albuquerque. You could tell he didn’t have the lung vitality but his fans were so grateful to hear him play. Thank you Ralph Mcdonald you wrote a masterpiece.

[@miksyezpatelik]

boy, am I glad that I was born in an era when music didn't suck !!!!!

[@BVarga57]

it blew

[@omossjr]

Me too, the golden era of crusin & groovin!!!

[@patj4952]

That makes two of us Rob Waldron

[@slyslaughter5115]

Me, too

[@nickkair1706]

rob waldron Classicallmisov The

[@samuelhunter6744]

When I first heard this guy on sax, I went out and bought me one. Been playing ever since

[@holycow1697]

None other than "Mr. Magic" Mister Grover Washington. Fondest of memories.

[@jeromesimon7047]

Mr. MAGIC... SAXMAN NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!

[@andreahogan648]

I can dig it grew up on Grover Washington some of the best jazz you want to 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉

[@rsdigiomoney]

Did you buy an alto or a tenor that day??

[@teeweeteewee8648]

My favorite Jazz piece of all time. My oldest brother still plays the drum's to this whenever he can today, and today he's blessed to turn 75 years young, Happy Blessed Birthday Big Brother! Much love to you and may God bless you with many more to come.

[@mannyugbomah2062]

Simply the best sax player ,ever....

[@LESLEYALOVE-gq4lo]

, THIS WAS A VERY GOOD CONCERT WITH OUTSTANDING SHOWMANSHIP AND ENTERTAINMENT.

[@martinpidhany8278]

Saw him live in 78 in Seattle , a vibe of virtuosity from start to finish. Man those cats could play. Rip grover.

[@zovalentine7305]

Thinking of Grover today 17 December 2022 ❤

[@jiggamanjc]

Wow, this whole live performance is on a DIFFERENT level. Best cowbell performance ever.

[@rickygrand1405]

More cowbell!

[@chrismitchell45]

I grew up playing Texas blues, funk and soul and am a groove oriented drummer. My favorite drummer is Bernard Purdie and favorite groove is the half time shuffle which (depending on how it’s played) can be a very busy groove. Then there’s Steve Gadd… his grooves often take the opposite approach. He will use the space created by NOT hitting a drum or cymbal to accentuate a groove. Outstanding musician and an American treasure. As are all of these musicians. How awesome would it be to play with Grover! I am blessed to have been born in 70. Great video.

[@harrywelch2844]

My friend teaches drums and he said for me to listen to Steve Gadd man he is great.Loved when je played with Paul Simon in NYC Crntrsl park.You can call me Al was unreal

[@phyllisjones7804]

Love this. While I was going into surgery I asked for Music. And it was this Great sound. Thank you. I will continue to listen to it until my last days. Love it

[@Chrisamos412]

No words can reflect how this music makes me feel....let’s simply say ...happy!

[@GaryMabry]

I always loved that song, never heard a live version until now, awesome !

[@charleswilliams6471]

RIP Mr. Majic Grover Washington Jr. Thanks for the music.

[@jamesmaranki526]

This is my absolute favorite song RIP Mr. Washington

[@thurmonbrooks6777]

I grew up on this in the early 70's, this & Headhunter were my favorite kicking back music

[@valerielowe5282]

This is an audience that appreciates great music.

[@zovalentine7305]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@InstructorDriving]

I was playing this in San Fran and a cop pulled up next to me and said TURN THAT UP! LOL

[@rovervitesse1]

Love it - it's not true - cops do have taste

[@SolarRadioFM]

Whoehaahaahaa great story !!!

[@Harlin67]

Made me smile :)

[@arlenecharles8762]

Henry Williams I can't stop laughing.

[@patj4952]

Thanks for sharing that story, really made me laugh

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in powerful peace Grover Washington Jr. ✌ 💗 ⚘ ⚘ 🎶 🎷 12 December 1943 ~ 17 December 1999⚘

[@zovalentine7305]

LEGENDS. NEVER. DIE. 🙏thank you for leaving us your musical magic🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@boundlessobsession6266]

2 of the best rhythm rifs and base lines ever only to be over shadowed by one of the greatest sax blowers to grace our ears!🎸🎷🎺🎵🎼🎶✊

[@anthonyspencer4747]

I’ve been listening this KING, this MASTER FOR 50- years +. His is Magically unique. KOOK AT WHAT HE FATHERED: the beginning of SMOOTH JAZZZZZZZ! Deal with!! TonyJ.

[@4given7x]

what a drummer!!!! He amazes me! Would love to meet Steve Gadd! A legend!

Yeah buried McDonald here and Washington was struck !

[@dickash1003]

Be sure to see the KZbin video about Gadd's drum solo on 'Aja' (the song) by Steely Dan.

[@jbruce3121]

@ Don't sleep on McDonald. This man has created several well known household songs. Gadd is a master though. He and Jeff Porcaro were the two best drummers around this time in my opinion.

[@samsmith4216]

Greatest studio drummer to ever live....and everyone is mentioning the others players first.

[@ToddBrittain1963]

@@jbruce3121 Agreed. My two favorites. Gadd and AJ the best rhythm section IMO.

[@ackeelover6878]

Eric's solo and playing on the studio version of Mister Magic is a thing of utter beauty. Great memories tied to that track. RIP Grover & Eric.

[@fusionfan6883]

This is a really difficult for me as I love the original album track and Grover generally, but man Eric is really off on this live version. His time and phrasing is inconsistent, and certain runs just seem to die mid flow. I’m not hating on Eric, I own his solo albums, but this performance just grated for me. Btw my favourite version of Mr M is on Live at the Bijou, in fact that whole album is a high watermark for Grover.

[@conteconcmsa9645]

@@fusionfan6883 agreed. Especially as the studio version is so tight and clean.

[@blondinadooley2156]

@@fusionfan6883 ❤

[@soulschoolboy66]

A most enjoyable experience with the Master. How I thank the Lord for KZbin. It keeps Grover alive in visual and audible as well as spiritual. By the way, Eric Gales playing here is top notch too. What a cool cat.

[@stevebuck87]

THIS MAN IS THE GREATEST!!!! I strive to play just like that, I could listen to him day in and out and hear something different every time! So sad he’s gone….

[@peacheslove5234]

I first met Mr. Magic on the campus of Temple University he was leaving Tyler School of Music I was about 11 years old he let me see his saxophone. Been hooked every since.

[@tennesseereal8931]

Life slow down in there you didn't meet Mister magic for who you met mr. Grover Washington Jr try some of his other things that

[@homoerectussemenallyretent6638]

It may have been a school of music, but somehow i remember modeling there for art classes.

[@chesterodom2416]

peache s love

[@yvonedouard9643]

Not only in Washington but everywhere he goes, Grover takes the groove with him....NATURALLY!!! Thank you, Mister Magic.

[@andradeopredestinadoef14-55]

Apesar de já a 8 anos passados, PARA MIM EM 22-04-2020 É NOVO ESSA MARAVILHA MUSICAL Parabéns.

[@larrycameron3265]

Love it. Grew up listening to my dad 8 track player, now 62 yrs. Still by far, Love it, real JAZZ!!!

[@lowryderblues]

....a great piece...i am very happy to have heard this live by the man, himself...!

[@wilmajohnson4007]

Wes McGrumr

[@williamlewis8741]

i'm listening to this in 2024 saw him live in Albuquerque and i'm still not the same

[@johngreen8891]

This is forever GOLDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ItsGperk]

John Green true

[@tracyskins7854]

Y e s!!!!!

[@kevinellis8947]

These are the cats to whom I grew up listening. One of my favorite bassists Anthony Jackson, drummer Steve Gadd, both of whom are still doing it. Love it. Grover and Eric - R.I.P. my brothers.

[@kennethturner6823]

Good old Grover Washington he made a lot of magic happened in the city of Philadelphia we will always be grateful to his contribution to this great City may that be love brother rest in peace Mr Magic

[@RalenyaneTsoaela]

Aml listening from Mzantsi South Africa.Every time this song plays it's like it has been renewed. Its really a masterpiece.

[@satisfaction5258]

I remember when this was played on regular radio! Miss those days!

[@thomaswalls957]

I can't even put it into words what a great talent G.W was a true master of his brand of intertainment when you speak of musicians that were great at playing the saxophone his name must be included

[@scottbohe7047]

It makes me so happy to see Grover clapping and smiling to this HUGE groove! And I love it when the drummer really starts grooving 4 minutes in....Bassman is really grooving too! Love this!!

[@michaelcavazuti3270]

Steve beautiful playing as always and those swiss army flams...wow!

[@rbeasley2049]

Playing in June 2019! Smooth is smooth, jamming is jamming, good music brings LIFE into your SOUL!

[@phillipsimmons5128]

That nite I 197.......we had such time,thanks you Sir.

[@brentwarner5194]

THANK YOU GROVER WASHINGTON FOR YOUR FANTASTIC LEADERSHIP AND SOULSHINE OF ❤ LOVE WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE AND CONCERT AND JAZZED UP MY LIFE TO PLAY SAXOPHONE 🎷 😀 ❤ AND LOVE JAZZ FUNK AND SOUL!!!! RIP 😎

[@julieroccaforte7764]

I listen to you every day.wow boost my morning and night..

[@orenico96]

crazy drum and percussion break. amazing players all the way around, eric gale, anthony jackson, richard tee and, of course, Grover Washington Jr.! Wooooo! Thanks for posting!! I've seen this same rhythm section live with Paul Simon (in late 1970s) and they COOK!

[@gregoryallen9618]

And you can't forget the great Ralph MacDonald on percussion, who was my mentor and inspiration into becoming a percussionist!

[@danzbmw]

Steve Gadd

[@Chongkyboy61]

If you don’t love this tune , their is something wrong with you! That drum set sounds perfect! Steve you are awesome!

[@downsouthherc6638]

Never heard the tune before, fell of the couch jammin to it! Spectacular!

[@peacheslove5234]

I'm his number one fan and that you can be sure of. I've followed Grover all over Philly. Teds Supper Club, The Bijou, Academy of Music, All Over Atlantic City, Zanzibar Blue Love Love Love this man's talent. #Unmatched. #Trulyunsung Jazz fusion at its best. And the band is off the chizzy.

[@mikesmada8109]

1988 I wrote groover a letter +Xmas card he replied me + fans application form he was the greatest saxophonist during his time I love ❤ GROOVER Washington Jr R.I.P AMEN I miss him every time I listen or radio stations play his music also TP Teddy Pendergrass n FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI from my country NIGERIA I miss these three musicians may their souls R.I.P AMEN 🙏.

[@marilynpenn83]

Used to catch Grover in person at The Viking club in Cincinnati! Fantastic then and now! Thanks for Mr. Magic!

[@warrennichols9745]

Grover Washington Jr live at The Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia I was beer to hear mr. Magic and the rest of his classics

[@nickbensampson304]

Warren Nichols Then you saw Robert Grenidge on pan Just the 2 of us, this got me into playing steel drums, even playing for 40 years now. From Trenton now Hawaii.

[@deloresgarrison6886]

Warren Nichols ctrl

[@ginogina4589]

Saw George Benson at the Bijou!

[@daveatkinson644]

That percussion solo, well, duo ;-) is a masterclass in musicianship, minimalism and generosity from two masters. We are blessed.

[@thebrundlefly4714]

So sweeeeet! The best way to spend 15 minutes,thank you for posting it.

[@StevenPearlman-l4j]

Saw him play at the Front Row in Highland Heights Ohio in a snowy night what a magical evening it was…

[@edwinlipton]

Funny, till today July 4th, 2024. I'd forgotten all about this fine man. 68 yrs, and time just blazed by me.

[@1drummer2]

Just the pure joy which is being expressed by each musician - good times.

[@Ewerb7]

Grover just digging it with a stellar group of star players- Gadd, Gale, McDonald, Jackson, Richard Tee. Who could ask for anything more? Wonderful and cooking with the gas on high!

[@skineyemin4276]

They all don't look very happy in this video, though. Maybe it was the cocaine.

[@detvet9600]

I was Ebony and Ivory in Memphis in the early 90s and they showed up late because the good southern food she cooked and we never got mad because Mom was there to watch her son and she got a standing ovation

[@royburkettjr7170]

R I P Grover Washington Jr Your music will last forever.

[@bestdrummer4607]

amazing and truly magical.

[@HAHA-rm3ii]

One of the best ever. So much talent here! Love you GW JR. RIP

[@ericwilliams6859]

One of my all-time favs

[@kipaid9297]

This is just 14mins 39 secs of pure talent 👌🏼. Back in the day, musicians had talent unlike nowadays. I loved enjoying watching their enthusiasm - what a buzz! Miss this type of jazzy vibe today. No one can match or beat it! RIP GWJ. 💖

[@donotneed2250]

Have you heard of Tokyo Groove Jyoshi and The Jazz Avengers? The Jazz Avengers bassist was Tokyo Groove Jyoshi's first bassist.

[@jdrosborough]

Never saw this before -- best version of Mr Magic I've seen or heard. Missing Grover.

[@frederickhoward5598]

Jay Dee there’s a go go version check it out!

[@rayfoster3889]

Got introduced to jazz in college in 1980 and Grover was my first taste of the sweetness of smooth jazz ! ! Studied many a night with his music in the background. This music is timeless ! ! A true legend ! !

[@dorAMOURad]

I have a very good time when I listen to Mr Grover Washington Jr. Priceless!

[@markholmes908]

Grover used to play the Carter Baron in DC. Great outdoor venue in the park where you bring an adult beverage and enjoy. One night he closed with this. He had a Latin Percussionist that worked the whole stage with this infectious energy. Mr Magic turned into a jazz dance concert. lol What a great memory!

[@TTSSOUL08]

I was blessed to see one the greatest concerts of all time at UC Berkeley's Greek Theatre...The lineup was Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio, Herbie Hancock and the Rocket Band, George "Dukey Stick" Duke and closed out by Grover Washington Jr. with Locksmith...awesome show and experience...It was almost imperative every payday my partners and I would go to Tower Records or Leopold's in Berkeley to pickup the latest and the greatest albums ...

[@raiders7528]

Michael LoveJoi I grew up in the wrong era.

[@claryscat]

I was at that concert too... I was a City Kid, but made the trip over to Moe's to comb the used stacks in the basement... how do you explain Tower Records to day? Saw Grover @ Keystone Korner a bunch and my all time favorite show was '91, @ Paul Masson Mountain Winery... where they screwed my season ticket order up... so they comped me 2 tickets front row in the middle. There were some potted ferns and a small space heater and Grover stood literally right in front of us. He kept fooling with the mic stand and the heater, until about 3 tunes in, I moved the plants & heater so he could stay warm. Basically the heater was heating my date and me. He thought that was funny as hell and started talking to us off mic between the tunes. Grover could play the tenor man!!!!

[@mrbrowz1000101]

Michael LoveJoi Im so jealous

[@gangoffour6690]

Michael LoveJoi Saw some of these same musicians at the Berkeley Performance Center in Boston. In my not so humble opinion it has the best acoustics anywhere. Boston over the years in my opinion has been the greatest music town in the world. Great clubs and hands down the best college radio stations in the country. That's not even open for debate. Case closed. Maybe I'm a little partial. It was great growing up there for this reason alone. NOW AND FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE I SAY FUCK MASSACHUSETTS AND EVERYONE THERE !

[@doctorzhivago1459]

Michael LoveJoi thanks for sharing. knowledge

[@trevorcumberland1474]

He was the start of my journey with Smooth Jazz that has not finished yet. God bless you. Still greatly missed.

[@jazjett]

Listening to Jazz, helps chase the blues away!

[@clementine4133]

Lol

[@spanishcastle9]

Never chase the the blues away, embrace it!

[@mattrussillo4587]

They go hand-in-hand!

[@MegaCarmine12]

absolutely. As Frank Zappa said. “Music is the best”

[@donaldclay9535]

Amen! (smile)

[@lillianwilliams5510]

8-24-2021@2:24am,CST still listening. Reminds me of College. Appreciate, Utube for keeping all the great artists/ musicians/ singers and so much alive.

[@gillianhammond6036]

October 2023 .Monday morning in Accra Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭❤...love this

[@peterwilkerson6725]

I saw Grover live and it is by far the best jazz concert Ive ever seen in California. I believe at the Hollywood bowl

[@clydefranklin4956]

The MAN who put SMOOTH JAZZ on the map (GROVER WASHINGTON JR)

[@jamesthompson2179]

I agree, but, I guess Kenny G is the man who forced it back off! Love you Grover, groove on.

[@Winterstick549]

Smooth, but with an edge. Not elevator smooth.

[@saucedevourer8858]

George Duke too.

[@Nya48506]

Yessir!!

[@louenkleinsmidt]

And may I add The Crusaders too!

[@alaneisenberg8269]

Absolutely brilliant with a red hot band in support.