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Grover Washington, Jr.

American recording artist, jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist (1943-1999).

Born December 12th, 1943 in Buffalo. [ref]

Died December 17th, 1999 at 56 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, recording artist, saxophonist

Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull