Soulful Strut | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 1996 | |||
Studio | Various | |||
Genre | Jazz, R&B | |||
Length | 51:04 | |||
Label | Columbia CK 57505 | |||
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Grover Washington Jr. chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [2] |
Soulful Strut is a studio album by American saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. The album was released in 1996 on Columbia Records label.[3]
Leo Stanley of AllMusic wrote "Soulful Strut is a typically smooth and swinging date from Grover Washington, Jr. Occasionally, the production by Walter Afanasieff is too slick and commercial, diluting the impact of Washington's subtle, relaxed groove. Fortunately, Washington's instrumental skills cut through the gloss, making Soulful Strut another worthy record for mainstream soul-jazz fans".[1]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Soulful Strut" | Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders | 4:18 |
2. | "Can You Stop the Rain" | Walter Afanasieff, John Bettis | 6:37 |
3. | "Play That Groove for Me" | Gary Haase | 5:02 |
4. | "Bordertown" | Gary Haase, Grover Washington, Jr. | 4:21 |
5. | "I Can Count the Times" | Grover Washington, Jr., Donald Robinson | 5:13 |
6. | "Village Groove" | Gary Haase, Grover Washington, Jr. | 5:07 |
7. | "Headman's Haunt" | Gary Haase | 4:41 |
8. | "Poacher Man" | Gary Haase | 5:07 |
9. | "Mystical Force" | Grover Washington, Jr., Donald Robinson | 5:01 |
10. | "Uptown" | Gary Haase, Barry Mann, Bob Ward, Barbara Ware | 5:38 |
Total length: | 51:04 |
Studios
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Pop Albums[4] | 187 |