Grover Washington Jr.

1943–1999·Deceased·Active 1975–2022

One of my favorite jazz musicians, Grover Washington Jr. was one of the first to embrace the jazz-funk style. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was given his first saxophone lesson by his father. In the early 1960s he moved to Philadelphia. His most successful album was "Winelight". Released in June 1980, it featured lead vocals by

Career stats
32Films
613Posters
47Years active
2011Peak year
Eras & genres
Eras
Genres

Selected work

39 posters
Paul
Paul · 2011
The Simpsons
The Simpsons · 1989
Bandits
Bandits · 2001
Four Brothers
Four Brothers · 2005
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band · 1978
Ash vs Evil Dead
Ash vs Evil Dead · 2015
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 · 1998
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV · 2008
Coonskin
Coonskin · 1975
Pride
Pride · 2007
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars · 2005
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her · 2000

Frequent collaborators

30 repeat partners
Bill Withers
Bill Withers
Actor · 23 films together
James Brown(1933-2006)
James Brown(1933-2006)
Actor · 18 films together
Barry White
Barry White
Actor · 16 films together
Marvin Gaye(1939-1984)
Marvin Gaye(1939-1984)
Actor · 15 films together
Elton John
Elton John
Actor · 14 films together
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Actor · 14 films together
Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Actor · 13 films together
Donna Summer
Donna Summer
Actor · 13 films together