Although he was an accomplished saxophonist who soared in improvisations, Grover Washington, Jr., was a revolutionary thinker and bandleader who changed the face of jazz by blending it with soul, funk, and R&B. Tracks like “Where Is the Love” and “A Secret Place” have the balmy vibe of classic Stax jams, while “Paradise” mixes smooth-jazz soprano sax with the funkiness of fusion gods like Herbie Hancock.