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Washington Grover Jr.Grover Washington Jr. Grover Washington Jr. American jazz saxophonist (1943–1999) Grover Washington Jr. (December 12, 1943 – December 17, 1999)[1][2] 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.[3] He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Grover Washington Jr. Washington in 1995 Background information Birth name Grover Washington Jr. Born (1943-12-12)December 12, 1943 Buffalo, New York, U.S. Died December 17, 1999(1999-12-17) (aged 56) New York City, U.S. Genres Soul jazz jazz-funk R&B smooth jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Saxophone flute piano… (Source: Wikipedia)
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