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Music : Live at the Bijou
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Live at the Bijou by: Jr. Grover Washington |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0731454200820 Format: Live Label: Hip-O Records Manufacturer: Hip-O Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Hip-O Records Release Date: October 19, 1999 Studio: Hip-O Records Sales Rank: 59840 MPN: 542008 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Following the example of soulful peers such as Curtis Mayfield and Les McCann, Grover Washington Jr. used Live at the Bijou's concert setting to elaborate upon the grooves that fuel his repertoire and to showcase the talent of his supporting cast. The three-piece rhythm section is in particularly fine fettle, mostly eschewing the fluidity of jazz in favor of sassy, rollicking funk that climaxes near the end of the disc with "Sausalito" (featuring percussionist Leonard Gibbs) and "Funkfoot." Flautist Leslie Burrs grabs center stage with a long, Washington-esque solo on "Days in Our Lives," and keyboardist James Simmons and violinist John Blake also have their signature moments. But the spotlight inevitably returns to Washington. Performing at the age of 34 at a neighborhood club in his native Philadelphia, the saxophonist is in prime form, tearing through "Mr. Magic" on tenor and prancing over "You Make Me Dance" with a fleet-fingered soprano solo. All told, Live at the Bijou ranks just behind Inner City Blues, Mister Magic, and Winelight as an essential part of his voluminous catalog. --Britt Robson Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - Grover at his best!There's quite a few Grover Washington CDs around, but what makes this one unique is the live aspect. As I listened to the tracks, I could feel the energy of the audience. A big highlight of this release is the 20 minute version of Days of our lives/Mr. Magic. After listening to that I felt that this would have been worth the price of the CD, but there was more! This entire CD is worth listening to. Buy it and you won't be disappointed. Rating: - No one can be Grover so don't even try.I have heard so many imitations of Grover - they sound fake. Listen artists - stop trying to sound like Grover Washington Jr. He has a unique sound unlike any other. He is in this class all by himself. Rating: - Grover at his BESTIf you like jazz and like GWJ, you will need this album for your collection. Rating: - Live At The Bijou,Something You Really Want To HearLadies and gentleman,presenting GROVER WASHINGTON JR. backed up by the funky rhythms of the band Locksmith for one of THE definative live albums in all of jazz/funk,maybe ever?Anyway with the exception of the exceptionally funky 20 minute live medley of "Days In Our Lives/Mr.Magic" everything on this album is previously unreleased live versions of songs from a solo album Grover never released.And about that FUNKY MUSIC it is,filled with celebratory soul and rhythms straight out of the "united funk" era."Lock It In The Pocket" is one of the finest slices of funk Grover has ever put to wax and just keeps you begging and begging for more.This tremendously grooving concert is also tempered by the inclusion of of two lighter tunes,the tranquil ... Read More: Rating: - Live at the BijouI say that this particular Album is very dear to me, After listening to the cd that replaced an eight track tape, I am very happy. |
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