Come Morning
Grover Washington, Jr. · 1981
40 min · 8 tracks · jazz
Smooth saxophone melodies intertwine with lush arrangements, creating a warm and inviting jazz experience.
Why this album works
'Come Morning' solidified Washington's status in the jazz genre by reaching No. 17 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The album's smooth sound contributed to the popularity of contemporary jazz during the early '80s, influencing numerous artists in the genre.
- Best for
- smooth melodies for relaxation steady pacing for easy listening warm background for socializing
- Context
- When 'Come Morning' was released in 1981, Grover Washington, Jr. was already recognized as a leading figure in jazz fusion. This album followed his successful breakthrough with 'Winelight' in 1980, which had showcased his ability to blend jazz with R&B influences, leading to greater commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Barbra Streisand· Diana Ross· Ella Fitzgerald· Bob Dylan· Tony Bennett· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Andy Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 East River Drive Standout 4:46
- 2 Come Morning Standout 4:56
- 3 Be Mine (Tonight) Standout 6:27
- 4 Reaching Out 4:09
- 5 Jamming 5:06
- 6 Little Black Samba 5:44
- 7 Make Love to You 4:30
- 8 I’m All Yours 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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