
24 October 1980 · 47 YEARS
Winelight
Grover Washington, Jr.
Released on Elektra, the album features heavy collaboration with Bill Withers. These tracks are frequently sampled, marking a major commercial high point for the jazz artist.
The production focuses on a polished studio aesthetic. The arrangements move away from the fusion sounds prevalent in the prior decade, adopting a smooth and refined approach suited for the changing demands of eighties radio broadcasting.