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JAZZSTAGE.NET: Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. - Ain't No Sunshine/Inner City Blues

Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. - Ain't No Sunshine/Inner City Blues

The story behind Grover Washington, Jr.'s first session date as a leader revolves around a sheer coincidence of being in the right place at the right time. The truth is, the date for Creed Taylor's Kudu imprint was supposed to feature Hank Crawford in the soloist's chair. Crawford couldn't make the date and longtime sideman Washington got the nod. His being closely affiliated with organists Charles Earland and Johnny Hammond didn't hurt, and his alto and tenor saxophones' tone was instantly noticeable for both its song-like quality and Washington's unique ability to dig deep into R&B territory for his expression of feeling. Read complete review from allmusic.com.