Paradise (Grover Washington Jr. album)

Paradise is a studio album by American jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., released in 1979 on Elektra Records. The album showcases Washington's signature blend of smooth jazz, soul, and R&B, featuring lush arrangements and memorable melodies. It was a commercial success, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and number 37 on the Billboard 200. The album features vocal performances by Patti LaBelle and Bill Withers. Notable tracks include "Paradise" featuring Patti LaBelle, "Just the Two of Us" featuring Bill Withers (though this version predates the more popular version with Bill Withers and Washington), and "Icey."