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Grover Washington Jr
| American jazz saxophonist Date of Birth: 12.12.1943 Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Grover Washington Jr.
- Early Years and Musical Influences
- Military Service and Musical Connections
- Career Breakthrough and Success
- Commercial Success and Later Years
Biography of Grover Washington Jr.
Grover Washington Jr.
was an American jazz saxophonist who achieved great success and recognition in the jazz world. He was born in 1943 in Buffalo, New York, into a musical family.
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His mother sang in a church choir, and his father was a saxophonist and jazz record collector.
Early Years and Musical Influences
Washington first picked up a saxophone at the age of 10, and he quickly developed a passion for music.
He would often visit clubs to listen to renowned musicians such as Jack McDuff, Harold Vick, and Charles Lloyd. By the age of 12, Washington was already playing professionally.
Military Service and Musical Connections
After leaving Buffalo,