Next Exit
Grover Washington, Jr. · 1992
51 min · 11 tracks · jazz
Smooth saxophone melodies intertwine with soulful grooves, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
'Next Exit' is notable for its smooth integration of contemporary jazz and soul elements, reflecting the changing landscape of the genre in the early '90s. The album features tracks that became staples on adult contemporary radio, further solidifying Washington's reputation as a key figure in both jazz and popular music.
- Best for
- smooth melodies for relaxation warm atmosphere for gatherings steady pacing for background listening
- Context
- By the time Grover Washington, Jr. released 'Next Exit' in 1992, he was already an established figure in jazz, having achieved significant recognition with albums like 'Winelight' (1980). This album came during a period of artistic exploration and marked his continued evolution as a crossover artist blending jazz with R&B influences.
- 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 Take Five (Take Another Five) Standout 5:02
- 2 Your Love Standout 5:01
- 3 Only for You (Siempre Para D’Sera) 5:15
- 4 Greene Street 4:51
- 5 Next Exit 5:09
- 6 I Miss Home Standout 3:57
- 7 Love Like This 4:52
- 8 Summer Chill 4:40
- 9 Till You Return to Me 4:06
- 10 Get on Up 4:17
- 11 Check Out Grover 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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