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BLP sources|date=April 2011Infobox musical artist | name =Euge Groove| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist| birth_name = Steven Eugene Grove| alias = Euge Groove| birth_date = birth date and age|mf=yes|1962|11|27| death_date =| origin =| instrument =| genre = Smooth jazz | occupation =| years_active = –2000 (group) 2000–present (solo)| label =| associated_acts =| website = http://www.eugegroove.com/ www.eugegroove.com| notable_instruments = Steven Eugene Grove (born November 27, 1962), better known as Euge Groove , is an United States|American smooth jazz saxophonist with a strong Top-40 background.
Born in Hagerstown, Maryland , he graduated from the University of Miami School of Music in 1984 . http://www.eugegroove.com/facts2.htm A rather late-bloomer in the genre, Grove did not record his first solo album until 2000 . Prior to that, he had replaced Richard Elliot in the Tower of Power when Elliot decided to pursue a solo career, and he also did session work with various pop acts, most noticeably the Miami girl group Exposé (band)|Exposé . He has a sax solo on their #1 hit "Seasons Change," and another on their 1993 hit "I'll Never Get Over You (Getting Over Me)."
Grove adopted the name Euge Groove, which consists of a shortening of his middle name and a very frequent mispronunciation of his last. While initially it was presumed to be coined by fans who saw him perform in Europe , Grove later indicated in an interview on XM Radio during the summer of 2006 that his mother-in-law conceived the idea for his stage name.
Euge Groove's best-known solo hits include "Sneak a Peek," "Slam Dunk," "Rewind," "Don't let me be lonely tonight," "Livin' Large" and "XXL." His most recent hits include "Get 'Em Going", "Chillaxin', and "S7ven Large". Solid albums include; S7ven Large (2011), Born 2 Groove (2006), Livin' Large (2004) and Play Date (2002). He has recently released another album, titled "Sunday Morning." In 2008 he went on Tour with the legendary Tina Turner . As of July 14th, 2010, He has booked a couple of shows in St. Louis and a http://www.wloq.com/concerts/listings.aspx show at Orlando's Plaza Theater Sept. 5 2010.
Grove and his wife Bane have three children; Dax, Canyon, and Lilah Belle. In September 2004, Groove announced that he and his wife were expecting, but later experienced a miscarriage. http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/000336.html Euge Groove To Be A Father Again Dax and Canyon Grove have graduated high school and are currently in college. Lilah Grove goes to a private Lutheran School and is starting eighth grade this year.
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http://www.eugegroove.com Official Website
Persondata | NAME = Groove, Euge | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = November 27, 1962 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Groove, Euge Category:1962 births Category:Living people Category:American jazz saxophonists Category:Smooth jazz saxophonists Category:Tower of Power members Category:University of Miami alumni Category:People from Hagerstown, Maryland
