Richard "Groove" Holmes
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Biography
Richard "Groove" Holmes earned his nickname as a jazz organist whose rhythmic, swinging approach made him a favorite amongst fans of hard bop and soul-jazz. Born in Camden, New Jersey, on May 2, 1931, he released more than 30 albums during his prolific career, beginning with 1961's Groove. Although his 1965 version of the jazz standard "Misty" stands as his most well-known performance, Holmes also showcased his acclaimed abilities on songs like "Groovin' for Mr. G.," albums like 1968's That Healin' Feelin', and collaborations with the likes of Dakota Staton, Earl Bostic, and Rusty Bryant. He died at the age of 60, passing away on June 29, 1991.
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- Willow Weep For Me featuring Carmell Jones
- Theme From Love Story
- Minor Inconvenience
- Willow Weep For Me by Richard "Groove" Holmes
- Exactly Like You
- Groovin' With Jug
- Morris The Minor by Richard "Groove" Holmes
- Groovin' The Jug
- Groove's Groove
- Groovin' For Mr. G (24-Bit Mastering)
- Oklahoma Toad
- High Blues Pressure
- I Cry by Night featuring Ben Webster
- Isole Natale
- Do You Know the Way to San Jose
- Me & Groove by Les McCann
- Rhythm and Groove
- Dreams of the Everyday Housewife
- Black Groove by Les McCann
- Workin' on a Groovy Thing
- I Can't Stop Dancing
- Carma by Les McCann
- I Thought I Knew You by Les McCann
- Carry On Wayward Son
