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MUHAMMAD, IDRIS ~ MY TURN LIPSTICK 89002 ~ USA ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Idris MuhammadFind albums by this artist was a legendary drummer in the 70`s as the participant on countless soul / jazz recordings, especially those on the CTIFind albums on this label label. This is first album as a leader in the 90s (after a few years of silence) with a stellar cast which includes Grover WashingtonFind albums by this artist, Randy BreckerFind albums by this artist, Hiram BullockFind albums by this artist a.m.o. The music includes some instrumental and some vocal tracks, definitely on the lighter side of fusion with a strong soul / funk inclination.

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GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. ~ THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA ALBUMS COLLECTION SONY 886979244825 (Barcode: 886979244825) ~ USA ~ Jazz Recorded: 1985 - 1999 Released: 2011 This Box Set includes all the albums released by US saxophonist / composer Grover Washington, Jr.Find albums by this artist on the ColumbiaFind albums on this label label, which spanned the last decade and a half of his life, untimely cut short by his tragic and unexpected death. Washington, primarily known as the Godfather of Smooth Jazz was in fact a gifted Jazz musician with a career spanning almost forty years, which slowly shifted from mainstream Jazz towards Jazz-Funk and Soul-Jazz. He enjoyed immense popularity amongst non-Jazz music lovers, but his true Jazz spirit was always a part of his milieu, especially when examined in retrospect. The Columbia recordings present a wide range of stylistically diverse settings, moving between Funk, Soul-Jazz and mainstream Jazz, which is rarely associated with his legacy. Some superb players took part in these recordings, such as trumpeter Eddie HendersonFind albums by this artist, pianists Herbie HancockFind albums by this artist and Hank JonesFind albums by this artist, bassists Ron CarterFind albums by this artist and George MrazFind albums by this artist, drummer Billy HartFind albums by this artist and many, many more. Washington plays alto, tenor and soprano saxophones with mastery skill and fluency and his improvisational abilities are beyond reproach. Of course many hardcore Jazz listeners will find this music way to "easy going" for their ears, but many will also be surprised by the Artistry Washington presents often on these albums. Listeners, who like the easier side of Jazz, should find this stuff absolutely delightful. Whatever one´s opinion of Washington´s music may be, one must admit that he certainly was one of the most influential musicians in the 1980s and 1990s. This Box Set, with the original albums mini-sleeved and an informational liner notes included is definitely worth investigating.

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