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One of a Kind is an album by American pianist Dave Grusin released in 1977, recorded for the Polydor label. It was reissued in 1984 by GRP Records.

Reception.

AllMusic review by Scott Yanow rated the album 3 stars stating “A fairly typical Dave Grusin date from the early days of GRP, this set features five of the keyboardist/producer’s originals. The music is often atmospheric and a bit cinematic, with Grusin assisted by the soprano of Grover Washington and flutist Dave Valentin (along with top rhythm section players) on two songs apiece. … The music is pleasing, but not too substantial.”

Track listing:
“Modaji” (Dave Grusin) – 7:42
“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” (Grusin, Peggy Lee) – 6:13
“Catavento” (Milton Nascimento) – 4:04
“Montage” (Grusin) – 9:20
“Playera” (Enrique Granados) – 8:44

Personnel:
Dave Grusin – Fender Rhodes, acoustic piano (2, 4, 5), Oberheim Polyphonic Synthesizer (2, 4), Minimoog (2, 4), additional percussion (4), percussion (5), arrangements and conductor
Ed Walsh – Oberheim Polyphonic synthesizer programming
Francisco Centeno – electric bass (1, 3), additional electric bass (4)
Anthony Jackson – electric bass (4)
Ron Carter – double bass (2, 5)
Steve Gadd – drums (1, 3–5)
Ralph MacDonald – percussion (1, 3, 4)
Larry Rosen – triangle (4)
Grover Washington Jr. – soprano saxophone (1, 5)
Don Elliot – mellophone (1), backing vocals (1)
Dave Valentin – flute (3, 4)
Paul Gershman – string concertmaster
Gene Bianco – string contractor
Seymour Barab, David Davis, Peter Dimitriades, Lewis Eley, Max Hollander, Regis Iandiorio, Theodore Israel, Raymond Kunicki, Richard Maximoff, Marvin Morgenstern, Ralph Oxman, Noel Pointer and Paul Winter – string players

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Released: 1977
Recorded: 1977
Studio: Electric Lady Studios, New York City
Length: 36:03
Label: Polydor (1977)
GRP (1984)
Producer: Dave Grusin & Larry Rosen