no doubt man...been skylarkin' in the reed seeds for the the past few...if you havnt, check out the cd/album "Discovery, The First Recordings" a jamm called 'No Way'...one of many mixed with some blues flavor...just happened to stumble on that 1 one day at the record store...made my day for days
Grover was the epitome of a musicians musician, an amazing impovationalist, wow i missed i studied him to the maxx as a kid coming up and could do it all from classical to sraight ahead and everything in between im still working at meeting that level of musicianship
WoW...I can't believe this is ONLY the sound check...My guy Grover was JAMMIN"...Dag I miss him. There'll NEVER be another like him IMHO. Jazz just hasn't been the same.
Awesome! This is a treasure. To watch this is a real privilege. If it were required I would pay to watch it on youtube. GW was without doubt the father of smooth jazz sax
Thanks for the clips. The first song I played with a band before becoming a proressional was Grover's Inner city Blues. I was 16 at the time. The album still blows me away. God bless you Grover. Thanks for the legacy you left.
There will never be another my brother. To play soprano, alto, tenor and flute respectively well is unheard of. You are the innovator of what we now call Smooth Jazz. Before Kenny G, Najee ,Paul Taylor, Boney James, Marion Meadows, Kim Waters, etc. you were already on the scene. Grover we love you, miss you and your music will live on.
Thanks so much for saying such awesome things about my dad... my family and I really appreciate all the love. I miss him like crazy and it was cool to see this footage.
great to see your checking out this footage.I live in the UK and got to see your dad when he came to Blackpool,England 1994 and to coin a phrase He knocked my socks off.After the show I got the all the guys to sign my programme.Thanks to this kind of footage, this will encourage more people to learn the saxophone and keep his music alive,like it did for me.
Your Dad was like a musical father to me Grover taught so me much..I miss him too but I listen to him every day..HE is the innovator and the influence to us all
Hello Shana! I met your Mom and Dad at club Bene in Sayerville New Jersey in 1990. Your Dad signed my Anthology album, I have it here with the exact pen he used too. Your Dad told me next time to bring my Tenor to jam with him, he also told me to keep playing those scales and long tones. I miss him dearly. Your Dad is Great! When I watch him on the sound check video, i really get inspired!! God Bless Your Dad Grover, Your Mom Christine, and family!
@LittleBeigeGirl Shana...your dad was one the best saxophonist and I would say the best saxophonist of the last 20 years including the years he's been gone...he is sorely missed....I grew up listening to my dad play his music...he is a saxophonist himself. And besides listening to my dad the only other one I even listen to now is Grover...peace...and God bless you...
@WordellFranklin - Right on!! Locksmith, what a great reference. My first album I owned and wore out was that unreal Live at the Bijou LP that was Grover w/ Locksmith. Still to this day my favorite album ever and still listen the hell outta it. 7:15 on this clip is "Lock in the Pocket" no less. Great to see your nod to that period. Be well my friend !
no doubt man...been skylarkin' in the reed seeds for the the past few...if you havnt, check out the cd/album "Discovery, The First Recordings" a jamm called 'No Way'...one of many mixed with some blues flavor...just happened to stumble on that 1 one day at the record store...made my day for days
WordellFranklin 8 months ago
I still miss him so. I idolized this man so much. his will always be played in my house. I tell ya get his videos omg. what treasure to have.
ziggysway 10 months ago
Grover made the saxophone God's favorite instrument .....
RIP my Brother ...! We will forever miss you .....
ThomasC1222 11 months ago
Grover was the epitome of a musicians musician, an amazing impovationalist, wow i missed i studied him to the maxx as a kid coming up and could do it all from classical to sraight ahead and everything in between im still working at meeting that level of musicianship
chicagosaxsam 1 year ago
He's amazing to watch!!!
bobbitimms1 1 year ago
WoW...I can't believe this is ONLY the sound check...My guy Grover was JAMMIN"...Dag I miss him. There'll NEVER be another like him IMHO. Jazz just hasn't been the same.
MsTexas73 1 year ago
@MsTexas73 Damn you aint never lied....and I miss this dude! Thank God he left a plethora of music to choose from.
dismissed7 1 year ago
Grover was always right on !
LadySaxPlaya 1 year ago
GOD BLESS UU
FLASHBUDDHAI 1 year ago
Awesome! This is a treasure. To watch this is a real privilege. If it were required I would pay to watch it on youtube. GW was without doubt the father of smooth jazz sax
thejazzprofessor 2 years ago
My dad liked Grover soo much that it felt like I lost an uncle when he passed R.I.P Grover say hi to my mom for me! Grover=the truth...
dismissed7 2 years ago
2;40= Ain't no sunshine
mrmagic723 2 years ago
what is called the song at 2:40 ????!!!!!! thank you grover washington's fans for the future answer !!! ;)))
FabiolinoBR 2 years ago
What is the song in 4:30 ?
dkendzior 2 years ago
@ DLKendzior The song at 4:30 is East river dive! Come Morning Album
mrkandyman1911 2 years ago
@dkendzior east river drive
vegandragon 1 year ago
WOW this is just the sound check.... LOL imagine the actual show...
mrkandyman1911 3 years ago
Thanks for the clips. The first song I played with a band before becoming a proressional was Grover's Inner city Blues. I was 16 at the time. The album still blows me away. God bless you Grover. Thanks for the legacy you left.
brucebud 3 years ago
There will never be another my brother. To play soprano, alto, tenor and flute respectively well is unheard of. You are the innovator of what we now call Smooth Jazz. Before Kenny G, Najee ,Paul Taylor, Boney James, Marion Meadows, Kim Waters, etc. you were already on the scene. Grover we love you, miss you and your music will live on.
eai1911 3 years ago
killin...kept the jazz alive
dayve10 3 years ago
Grover is great and beautiful!!!
ZuluMuntu 3 years ago
Thanks so much for saying such awesome things about my dad... my family and I really appreciate all the love. I miss him like crazy and it was cool to see this footage.
Thanks again.
-Shana
LittleBeigeGirl 3 years ago
Shana
great to see your checking out this footage.I live in the UK and got to see your dad when he came to Blackpool,England 1994 and to coin a phrase He knocked my socks off.After the show I got the all the guys to sign my programme.Thanks to this kind of footage, this will encourage more people to learn the saxophone and keep his music alive,like it did for me.
fingersfitz 3 years ago
Your Dad was like a musical father to me Grover taught so me much..I miss him too but I listen to him every day..HE is the innovator and the influence to us all
Tony1TAKE 3 years ago
Hello Shana! I met your Mom and Dad at club Bene in Sayerville New Jersey in 1990. Your Dad signed my Anthology album, I have it here with the exact pen he used too. Your Dad told me next time to bring my Tenor to jam with him, he also told me to keep playing those scales and long tones. I miss him dearly. Your Dad is Great! When I watch him on the sound check video, i really get inspired!! God Bless Your Dad Grover, Your Mom Christine, and family!
mychickie79 3 years ago
@LittleBeigeGirl Shana...your dad was one the best saxophonist and I would say the best saxophonist of the last 20 years including the years he's been gone...he is sorely missed....I grew up listening to my dad play his music...he is a saxophonist himself. And besides listening to my dad the only other one I even listen to now is Grover...peace...and God bless you...
dismissed7 2 years ago
i'm so glad my dad listened to this great artist when i was growing up... LOCKSMITH-PEACE...
WordellFranklin 3 years ago
@WordellFranklin - Right on!! Locksmith, what a great reference. My first album I owned and wore out was that unreal Live at the Bijou LP that was Grover w/ Locksmith. Still to this day my favorite album ever and still listen the hell outta it. 7:15 on this clip is "Lock in the Pocket" no less. Great to see your nod to that period. Be well my friend !
hoffus 10 months ago
RIP man...Heaven is Heaven with you playing...
dismissed7 3 years ago
...yep!
ralfschulz 3 years ago
Awesome! Grover plays great even when it's just for the sound guys.
Love the dog wandering across the stage at 1:33.
leoshephard 3 years ago
What a great piece of footage you have there.Great to hear Jamming live.When was this gig ? Post more please 10/10
fingersfitz 3 years ago