Grover Washington Jr. date of birth:
December 12, 1943
How old was Grover Washington Jr. when died?
56
Where was Grover Washington Jr. born?
Buffalo, New York
When did Grover Washington Jr. die?
December 17, 1999
Where did Grover Washington Jr. die?
St. Luke`s-Roosevelt Hospital, Manhattan, New York
Why did Grover Washington Jr. die?
Massive Heart Attack
Grover Washington Jr. body shape:
Average
What color are Grover Washington Jr.'s eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Grover Washington Jr.'s hair?
Black
Is Grover Washington Jr. gay or straight?
Straight
What is Grover Washington Jr.'s ethnicity?
Black
What is Grover Washington Jr. nationality?
American
What is Grover Washington Jr.'s occupation?
Musician, saxophonist, singer-songwriter
Grover Washington Jr. claim to fame:
Recording Mr. Magic
What genre is Grover Washington Jr.'s work?
Jazz, Soul, R&b;, Jazz-funk, Soul-jazz, Smooth jazz
What instruments does Grover Washington Jr. play?
Vocals, Saxophone, Vocals; Alto, Tenor, And Soprano Saxophones
Short Biography
Grover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 – December 17, 1999) was an American jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist. Along with Wes Montgomery, George Shearing, George Benson, John Klemmer, David Sanborn, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Dave Grusin, Herb Alpert, and Spyro Gyra, he is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre. He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer.