Grover Washington, Jr.
Live At The Bijou
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed rarity; 1978 Album. This pressing is housed in a non-gatefold cover. Recorded in May 1977 at the Bijou Cafe, Philadelphia. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios. "Grover Washington, Jr. always put on exciting shows, and this performance from the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia is a good example of his repertoire in 1977. It doesn't reach the heights of his best studio recordings or concerts, but there are some fine moments. Utilizing his octet at the time (with violinist John Blake, keyboardist James Simmons, and flutist Leslie Burrs), this LP mostly features Washington playing lesser-known tunes that wouldn't be in his repertoire for long (other than a medley that includes "Mr. Magic"), but Washington (heard on tenor, alto, and soprano) consistently brightens the material." All Music Guide - Scott Yanow.