Strawberry Moon
Grover Washington, Jr. · 1987
44 min · 9 tracks · jazz
Smooth jazz grooves intertwine with soulful melodies, creating an intimate and reflective listening experience.
Why this album works
'Strawberry Moon' is notable for its commercial success, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The album features Washington's signature smooth style, contributing to the growth of the smooth jazz movement during the late 1980s and influencing countless artists in the genre.
- Best for
- intimate reflective listening experience steady mid-tempo grooves evening wind-down ambiance
- Context
- By the time 'Strawberry Moon' was released in 1987, Grover Washington, Jr. was already a prominent figure in the smooth jazz genre, following his breakthrough album 'Winelight' in 1980. This record solidified his status as a leading saxophonist and continued to showcase his distinctive sound that blends jazz with elements of R&B and soul.
- 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 Strawberry Moon Standout 4:26
- 2 The Look of Love Standout 4:40
- 3 Shivaree Ride 4:45
- 4 Caught a Touch of Your Love 5:11
- 5 Maddie's Blues 2:47
- 6 I Will Be Here for You Standout 5:33
- 7 Monte Carlo Nights 5:53
- 8 Keep in Touch 4:27
- 9 Summer Nights 6:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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