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Grover Washington Jr. (1943–1999)

Music Department | Soundtrack | Actor

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... See full bio »

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in Buffalo, New York, USA

Died:

(age 56) in New York City, New York, USA
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1983 Bill Cosby: Himself (documentary) (composer: song "Just the Slew of Us")
 
1982 Cassie & Co. (TV series) (composer: title theme - 13 episodes)
– A Ring Ain't Always a Circle (1982) (composer: title theme)
– Lover Come Back (1982) (composer: title theme)
– One Less Vote (1982) (composer: title theme)
– Fade Out (1982) (composer: title theme)
– There Went the Bride (1982) (composer: title theme)
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2004-2013 The Simpsons (TV series)
– Changing of the Guardian (2013) (performer: "Just the Two of Us")
– My Big Fat Geek Wedding (2004) ("Just The Two Of Us")
 
2011 Paul (performer: "JUST THE TWO OF US")
 
2008 Grand Theft Auto IV (Video Game) ("Knucklehead")
 
2007 Pride (performer: "INNER CITY BLUES MAKE ME WANNA HOLLER")
 
2005 Four Brothers (writer: "KNUCKLEHEAD" / performer: "KNUCKLEHEAD")
 
2001 Bandits (performer: "Just the Two of Us" 1981)
 
2000 The Ladies Man (performer: "Mister Magic")
 
1997 Sprung (writer: "I Don't Know Pt. 1" / as G. Washington, , Jr.)
 
1995 People: A Musical Celebration (TV movie) ("The Playing Field")
 
1994 I Like It Like That (performer: "I Like It")
 
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1993 Percy & Thunder (TV movie)
 
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1997 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1993 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #2.21 (1993) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
1993 An American Reunion: The People's Inaugural Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 June 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1985 One Night with Blue Note (video)
Himself
 
1983 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 November 1983 (1983) … Himself
 
1975-1977 Rock Concert (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.21 (1977) … Himself
– Episode #3.19 (1975) … Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

CD: "Soulful Sax" (SSP) See more »

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Trivia:

He lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA for more than 30 years and was in New York City taping four songs for a TV show when he died. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius