Also known as Grover Washington Jr
músico estadounidense (1943–1999)
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Grover Washington Jr. (Búfalo, 12 de diciembre de 1943 - Nueva York, 17 de diciembre de 1999) fue un saxofonista de jazz funk y soul jazz estadounidense. Junto con músicos como George Benson, David Sanborn, Chuck Mangione y Herb Alpert, se le considera uno de los fundadores del smooth jazz.
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Grover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a master of the jazz funk genre, working as a prominent songwriter and talented saxophonist. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Washington made some of the genre's most memorable hits. These include "Mister Magic", Black Frost", and "The Best is Yet to Come" (with Patti LaBelle on guest vocals). In addition, he performed very frequently with other artists <a href
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