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Inside Moves

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I realize that many critics, Jazz purists and others have always bitterly criticized this CD because it leans more toward an Adult Contemporary direction because it has more vocal tracks than any of Grover's previous efforts but that does not detract from its quality. Like the equally great and much-missed Isaac Hayes, Grover was a musical visionary who defied both categorization and what the industry defied as proper or acceptable--in other words, he was his own man and created his own music his way even if it meant having to defy "established" rules or patterns. Case in point: Grover's 1970s releases for the Kudu label ("Inner City Blues", "Mister Magic", "Feels So Good",etc.) can best be described as a sublime musical marriage of R&B and contemporary Jazz which made the Jazz genre palatable to the R&B market. While not as essential as albums/CDs like 1980s "Winelight", 1981's "Come Morning" or 1972's "Inner City Blues", this set from 1984 has plenty to recommend it (Jon Lucien's vocals are particularly memorable).

The critics did not care for this CD. However, I love it. Especially the song "Watching You Watching Me" featuring Jon Lucien on vocals.

The critics panned it because the said the CD has too much vocals. Grover was a very versatile musician and the critics wanted to pigeon hole him into being just a saxophone player.

It is sad that Grover and Jon Lucien are no longer with us but they are still in my heart and music collection.

I first heard this album (on cassette) in 1985-86 when at University in London and fell instantly in love with it and thereafter looked for other similar and/or jazz songs like Joe Sample and Bob James.

Highly recommended