The Best Of Grover Washington Junior: Anthology Series by Grover Washington, Jr. - VitaMusik

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Volume 2

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Grover Washington, Jr. is a short but solid overview of Grover Washington's years at Motown and Kudu, the two labels where he established his reputation as one of the great lyrical innovators inside funky soul-jazz-based groove music, and before he entered the slipstream known as "smooth jazz." These tunes are slick, but they have teeth and unbridled emotion. The very nature of Washington's lyrical palette here is wider and far more accessible, kicking tunes like "Mr. Magic" and "Feels So Good" right to the dancefloor without indulging disco. But it's deeper than that. His version of Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)" is so gutbucket funky, he got props from the singer. But there's something else here, too. Washington's own intensely melodic and individual form of lyric improvisation does come through on the ballads: check the soprano playing on "A Secret Place" for a healthy shot of this. This collection is by no means complete, and indeed, barely scratches the surface of these years, but this is a healthy taste of the most creative and adventurous period in Washington's career. ~ Thom Jurek

Volume 1

1. I Loves You Porgy

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Background Vocals: Maretha Stewart
Tasha Thomas
Hilda Harris
Marilyn Jackson Wells; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Don Ashworth; Performer
Drums: Idris Muhammad; Performer
Electric Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Composer: George Gershwin; Composer
Lyricist: George Gershwin; Composer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Author: Ira Gershwin
Heyward Du Bose
Dubose Heyward; Production
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Organ: Richard Tee; Performer
Percussion: Airto Moreira; Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Performer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Eugene Young
Don Ashworth
Wayne Andre
Hilda Harris
Tasha Thomas
Airto Moreira
Eric Gale
Ron Carter
Thad Jones
Richard Tee
Bob James
Maretha Stewart
Idris Muhammad
Marilyn Jackson Wells
Grover Washington; Performer
Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Piano: Bob James; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Thad Jones
Eugene Young; Performer
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Gershwin; Other
Conductor/ Piano: Bob James; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

2. Where Is The Love

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Ralph Mcdonald
William Salter; Composer
Lyricist: Ralph Mcdonald
William Salter; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Composer Lyricist: William Salter
Ralph Mcdonald; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

3. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Performer: Bob James; Performer
Composer: Marvin Gaye
James Nyx; Composer
Lyricist: James Nyx
Marvin Gaye; Composer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Gaye
James Nyx; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

4. Georgia On My Mind

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Background Vocals: Maretha Stewart
Tasha Thomas
Hilda Harris
Marilyn Jackson Wells; Performer
Composer: Stuart Gorrell
Hoagy Carmichael; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Don Ashworth; Performer
Drums: Idris Muhammad; Performer
Electric Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Lyricist: Hoagy Carmichael
Stuart Gorrell; Composer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Organ: Richard Tee; Performer
Percussion: Airto Moreira; Performer
Performer: Don Ashworth
Wayne Andre
Hilda Harris
Tasha Thomas
Airto Moreira
Idris Muhammad
Grover Washington, Jr.
Eric Gale
Ron Carter
Thad Jones
Richard Tee
Bob James
Marilyn Jackson Wells
Maretha Stewart
Eugene Young
Grover Washington; Performer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Piano: Bob James; Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Thad Jones
Eugene Young; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Hoagy Carmichael
Stuart Gorrell; Other
Conductor/ Piano: Bob James; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

5. Trouble Man

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Marvin Gaye; Composer
Lyricist: Marvin Gaye; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Gaye; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

6. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Background Vocals: Marilyn Jackson Wells
Tasha Thomas
Hilda Harris
Maretha Stewart; Performer
Composer: Marvin Gaye; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Don Ashworth; Performer
Drums: Idris Muhammad; Performer
Electric Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Lyricist: Marvin Gaye; Composer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Organ: Richard Tee; Performer
Percussion: Airto Moreira; Performer
Performer: Idris Muhammad
Eugene Young
Don Ashworth
Wayne Andre
Hilda Harris
Tasha Thomas
Grover Washington, Jr.
Thad Jones
Richard Tee
Bob James
Marilyn Jackson Wells
Maretha Stewart
Airto Moreira
Ron Carter
Eric Gale
Grover Washington; Performer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Piano: Bob James; Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Thad Jones
Eugene Young; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Gaye; Other
Conductor/ Piano: Bob James; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

7. Ain't No Sunshine / Theme From "Man And Boy" ("Better Days")

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Background Vocals: Marilyn Jackson Wells
Tasha Thomas
Hilda Harris
Maretha Stewart; Performer
Composer: Bill Withers; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Don Ashworth; Performer
Drums: Idris Muhammad; Performer
Electric Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Lyricist: Bill Withers; Composer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Organ: Richard Tee; Performer
Percussion: Airto Moreira; Performer
Performer: Idris Muhammad
Eugene Young
Don Ashworth
Wayne Andre
Hilda Harris
Tasha Thomas
Grover Washington, Jr.
Thad Jones
Richard Tee
Bob James
Marilyn Jackson Wells
Maretha Stewart
Airto Moreira
Ron Carter
Eric Gale
Grover Washington; Performer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Piano: Bob James; Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Thad Jones
Eugene Young; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Bill Withers; Other
Conductor/ Piano: Bob James; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

8. Lean On Me

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Bill Withers; Composer
Lyricist: Bill Withers; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bill Withers; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

9. Lover Man

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Bob James
James Davis
James Sherman
Roger J. "ram" Ramirez
Jamesdavis; Composer
Lyricist: Bob James
James Davis
James Sherman
Roger J. "ram" Ramirez; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bob James
James Sherman
James Davis
Roger J. "ram" Ramirez; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

10. Body And Soul (Montage)

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: John W. Green
Edward Heyman
Robert Sour; Composer
Lyricist: John W. Green
Edward Heyman
Robert Sour; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Composer Lyricist: Edward Heyman
Robert Sour
John W. Green; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

11. No Tears, In The End

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Performer: Bob James; Performer
Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Ralph Mcdonald
William Salter; Composer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

12. Until It's Time For You To Go

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Background Vocals: Marilyn Jackson Wells
Tasha Thomas
Hilda Harris
Maretha Stewart; Performer
Composer: Buffy Sainte-marie; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Don Ashworth; Performer
Drums: Idris Muhammad; Performer
Electric Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Lyricist: Buffy Sainte-marie; Composer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Organ: Richard Tee; Performer
Percussion: Airto Moreira; Performer
Performer: Idris Muhammad
Eugene Young
Don Ashworth
Wayne Andre
Hilda Harris
Tasha Thomas
Grover Washington, Jr.
Thad Jones
Richard Tee
Bob James
Marilyn Jackson Wells
Maretha Stewart
Airto Moreira
Ron Carter
Eric Gale
Grover Washington; Performer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Piano: Bob James; Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Thad Jones
Eugene Young; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Buffy Sainte-marie; Other
Conductor/ Piano: Bob James; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

13. Aubrey

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: David Gates; Composer
Lyricist: David Gates; Composer
Composer Lyricist: David Gates; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

14. All The King's Horses

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Aretha Franklin; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

Volume 2

1. Reed Seed (Trio Tune)

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Composer
Lyricist: Grover Washington, Jr.; Composer
Producer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Grover Washington; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

2. Black Frost

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Performer: Bob James; Performer
Composer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Bob James; Composer
Lyricist: Grover Washington, Jr.
Bob James; Composer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Studio Personnel: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Composer Lyricist: Grover Washington
Bob James; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

3. Mister Magic

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Performer: Bob James; Performer
Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Ralph Mcdonald
William Salter; Composer
Lyricist: Ralph Mcdonald
William Salter; Composer
Conductor: Bob James; Conductor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Studio Personnel: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Composer Lyricist: William Salter
Ralph Mcdonald; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

4. Dolphin Dance

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Herbie Hancock; Composer
Lyricist: Herbie Hancock; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Herbie Hancock; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

5. Easy Loving You

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Composer
Producer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Production
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

6. Juffure

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: John E. Blake
Millard Vinson; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

7. Bright Moments

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Roland Kirk
Jon Hendricks
Rahsaan Roland Kirk; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Hendricks; Composer
Producer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jon Hendricks; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

8. Snake Eyes

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Performer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Performer
Composer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Composer
Lyricist: Grover Washington, Jr.; Composer
Conductor: Bill Eaton; Conductor
Producer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Production
Recording Arrangement: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Grover Washington; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

9. Santa Cruzin'

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Tyrone Brown
James Simmons
John E. Blake
Leonard Gibbs Jr.
Millard Vinson
Richard L. Steacker
Grover Washington; Composer
Producer: Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington; Production
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

10. It Feels So Good

by Grover Washington, Jr.

Primary Artist: Grover Washington
Grover Washington, Jr.; Main Performer
Performer: Bob James; Performer
Composer: William Salter
Ralph Mcdonald; Composer
Lyricist: Ralph Mcdonald
William Salter; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording Arrangement: Bob James; Production
Composer Lyricist: William Salter
Ralph Mcdonald; Other
Jr.: Grover Washington; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 25 minutes and 36 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/24 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

R&B, Soul, Jazz, Fusion, Crossover Jazz, Rock, Quiet Storm, Hard Bop, Pop-Jazz

Label

Motown

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 18, 1996

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Available

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Free

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UPC

731453062023