"Groove" (full title Les McCann Presents the Dynamic 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.
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Reception
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".
Track listing
"Them That's Got" (Ricci Harper, Ray Charles) − 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