Winelight
Grover Washington, Jr. · 1980
39 min · 6 tracks · jazz
Smooth jazz grooves intertwine with soulful melodies, creating a lush and inviting soundscape.
Why this album works
'Winelight' reached No. 2 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for its popular track 'Just the Two of Us.' Its crossover appeal helped define the smooth jazz genre and influenced numerous artists in the years that followed.
- Best for
- smooth, relaxing background ambiance steady, consistent energy levels intimate listening experiences
- Context
- By the time 'Winelight' was released in January 1980, Grover Washington, Jr. had established himself as a leading figure in smooth jazz. This album followed his successful 1977 release 'Soulful Strut' and marked a peak in his commercial success, showcasing his ability to blend jazz with pop sensibilities.
- 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 Winelight 7:36
- 2 Let It Flow (For "Dr. J") 5:54
- 3 In the Name of Love Standout 5:30
- 4 Take Me There 6:19
- 5 Just the Two of Us Standout 7:27
- 6 Make Me a Memory (Sad Samba) 6:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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