1943 - 1999
Grover Washington Jr. American Saxophone
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Grover Washington Jr. was previously married to Christine Washington.
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American Saxophinist Grover Washington Jr. was born on 12th December, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, USA and passed away on 17th Dec 1999 St. Luke`s-Roosevelt Hospital, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA aged 56. He is most remembered for his soulful, lyrical style on tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, he achieved massive commercial success with hits like "Mister Magic" and "Just the Two of Us". His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Grover Washington Jr. is a member of the following lists: Columbia Records artists, Grammy Award winners and 1943 births.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
32 years, 11 months
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| Encounter | 1 |
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| Total | 2 |
32 years, 11 months
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16 years, 5 months
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Details
| First Name |
Grover
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| Last Name |
Washington Jr
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| Birthday |
12th December, 1943
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| Birthplace |
Buffalo, New York, USA
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| Died |
17th December, 1999
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| Place of Death |
St. Luke`s-Roosevelt Hospital, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Massive Heart Attack
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| Buried |
West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, saxophonist, singer-songwriter
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| Occupation |
Saxophone
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| Claim to Fame |
his soulful, lyrical style on tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, he achieved massive commercial success with hits like "Mister Magic" and "Just the Two of Us"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Soul, R&B, Jazz-funk, Soul-jazz, Smooth jazz
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| Music Genre |
Jazz
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| Year(s) Active |
1971–1999, 1967–1999
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| Music Style |
Soul Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Quiet Storm, R&B, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
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| Music Mood |
Elegant, Sophisticated, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sentimental, Romantic, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor), Sax (Alto)
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Saxophone, Vocals; Alto, Tenor, And Soprano Saxophones, Vocals; soprano, Alto, And Baritone Saxophones; Flute
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| Record Label |
Kudu, Motown, Elektra, Columbia
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| Associated Acts |
The Blackout All-Stars
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Grover Washington Jr. (December 12, 1943 – December 17, 1999) 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. He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer.
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