A Secret Place — Grover Washington, Jr.

A Secret Place is the sound of an urban sanctuary.

Released in 1976, it captures Grover Washington, Jr. at a peak of atmospheric confidence, moving beyond simple radio-friendly funk into something more expansive and mysterious.

The title track alone is an odyssey, stretching over eight minutes with a slow-burn introduction that feels like watching a city wake up through a haze of morning fog. It is music that demands a comfortable chair and a quiet room, offering a level of sophistication that feels both expensive and deeply personal.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks

Not Yet

8:37

Love Makes It Better

8:07

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition from the atmospheric, ethereal intro to the deep, pocket-groove of the title track.

The sophisticated interplay between Grover's soprano sax and Dave Grusin's Rhodes on the cover of Dolphin Dance.

The moment the percussion section locks into the syncopated rhythm on the bluesy track Not Yet.

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