Groove (album)
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| Studio album by Richard "Groove" Holmes with Les McCann and Ben Webster | |||||
| Released | 1961 | ||||
| Recorded |
March, 1961 Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA | ||||
| Genre | Jazz | ||||
| Length | 33:17 | ||||
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Pacific Jazz PJ 23 | ||||
| Producer | Richard Bock | ||||
| Richard "Groove" Holmes chronology | |||||
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"Groove" (full title Les McCann Presents the Dynamid Jazz Organ of Richard "Groove" Holmes with Ben Webster, Les McCann, Tricky Lofton, Ron Jefferson & George Freeman) is the debut led by organist Richard "Groove" Holmes recorded in 1961 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.[1][2]
Reception
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "the result is a loose, enjoyable jam session. In addition to Holmes' appealing organ and McCann's typically funky piano, a major bonus is the brilliant playing of tenor saxophonist Ben Webster, whose tone was at its most gorgeous during this period".[3]
Track listing
- "Them That's Got" (Ricci Harper) - 6:20
- "That Healin' Feelin'" (Les MCCann) - 5:35
- "Seven Come Eleven" (Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman) – 4:03
- "Deep Purple" (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) - 9:09
- "Good Groove" (Richard Holmes) - 8:10
Personnel
- Richard "Groove" Holmes - organ
- Les McCann - piano
- Ben Webster - tenor saxophone
- Lawrence "Tricky" Lofton - trombone
- George Freeman - guitar
- Ron Jefferson - drums
References
- ↑ Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 10000/20000 series accessed January 12, 2016
- ↑ Freed., R. Les McCann Discography accessed January 12, 2016
- 1 2 Yanow, Scott. "Groove" – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
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