Grover Washington Jr: The Man
David Nathan, Blues & Soul, June 1979
By way of many fine recordings and countless live performances, Grover has become acknowledged as one of the decade's most talented musicians. But what of the man behind the music? From the comfort of his own home, Grover talked to David Nathan about his family life, his relationship with his audiences and his plans for implementing a scholarship programme for young musicians.
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