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Grover Washington Jr.
American jazz saxophonist (1943–1999)
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| 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 | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
| Years active | 1967–1999 |
| Labels | Kudu, Motown, Elektra, Columbia |
| Spouse | Christine Washington |
Musical artist
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.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Washington made some of the genre's most memorable hits, including "Mister Magic", "Reed Seed",