Thursday, 6 October 2011

Grover Washington Jr. - Feels So Good (1975)


The Sea Lion 5:59
Moonstreams 5:58
Knucklehead 7:51
It Feels So Good 8:50
Hydra 9:07

The aptly titled and much-sampled Feels So Good represents the creative apex of Grover Washington, Jr.'s sublime electric funk sound. Its shimmering, soulful grooves refute the argument that smooth jazz is little more than mere ambience, combining expert playing and intricate songwriting to create music
that is both compelling and comforting. Arranger Bob James is in top form here, creating the spacious, rich milieus that are his trademark, but regardless of the name above the title, bassist Louis Johnson is the real star of the show. His supple rhythms percolate like coffee, adding oomph to the bottom of
highlights "Hydra" and "Knucklehead" while Washington's cream-and-sugar soprano sax solos soar over the top.
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THIS IS MY MOST FAVE GROVER'S TRACK... WHEN U GET STARTED LISTNIN TO IT,U CAN ALREADY CAN FEEL HOW YOU GET PLAYED LIKE A PIANO.


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