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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Richard ''Groove'' Holmes • Welcome Home



Richard "Groove" Holmes (1931-1991) empezó su carrera profesional como pianista, pero tras escuchar tocar al gran organista, Jimmy Smith, adoptó el órgano Hammond como su instrumento. Fue descubierto para el jazz por el pianista de Soul, Les McCann.

En 1961, firma un contrato de larga duración con el sello "Pacific Jazz" y ese mismo año graba su primer disco titulado genéricamente "Groove" el apodo con que sería conocido para siempre. El disco fue un gran éxito y le acompañaban, el guitarrista George Freeman, el propio Les MacCann al piano, Tricky Lofton al trombón, a la batería, Ron jefferson y al saxo tenor el maestro Ben Webster.

En 1965, logró otro gran éxito con una nueva versión del tema "Misty" una melodía muy famosa compuesta por el pianista, Erroll Garner y que serviría para darle titulo a su nuevo álbum, esta vez para el sello, "Prestige". Holmes poseía una buena técnica y especialmente en el formato del trío: órgano-guitarra-batería. Era fácil tocar con el y sus compañeros de grupo siempre alababan su capacidad para dejar entrar a los demás instrumentos. Su "tempo" era perfecto y sus solos muy originales y creativos.
http://www.apoloybaco.com/richardholmesbiografia.htm

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Automatic translation:
Richard "Groove" Holmes (1931-1991) began his professional career as a pianist, but after listening to the great organist, Jimmy Smith, he adopted the Hammond organ as his instrument. It was discovered for jazz by the pianist of Soul, Les McCann.

In 1961, he signed a long-term contract with the label "Pacific Jazz" and that same year recorded his first album titled "Groove" the nickname with which he would be known forever. The album was a great success and he was accompanied by guitarist George Freeman, Les MacCann himself on piano, Tricky Lofton on trombone, drums, Ron jefferson and tenor sax maestro Ben Webster.

In 1965, he achieved another great success with a new version of the song "Misty" a very famous melody composed by the pianist, Erroll Garner and that would serve to give title to his new album, this time for the label, "Prestige". Holmes had a good technique and especially in the format of the trio: organ-guitar-drums. It was easy to play with him and his bandmates always praised his ability to let other instruments in. His "tempo" was perfect and his solos very original and creative.
http://www.apoloybaco.com/richardholmesbiografia.htm


Tracks list:
A1 Groovin' Time 7:20
A2 Oklahoma Toad 2:11
A3 Upward Bound 4:56
B1 The Madison Time 5:35
B2 The Odd Couple (From The Motion Picture "The Odd Couple") 2:45
B3 I'm In The Mood For Love 2:46
B4 98.6 - Lazy Day 2:26
B5 Sunday Mornin' 2:27

credits:
Organ, Piano – Richard "Groove" Holmes
Bass [Fender], Saxophone [Baritone] – Wilton Felder
Drums – Paul Humphrey
Guitar – George Freeman, Michael Anthony (5)
Saxophone [Alto] – Anthony Ortega, Tom Scott (tracks: A2, B2, B3)
Saxophone [Tenor], Arranged By – Teddy Edwards
Trumpet – Chuck Findley
Arranged By, Piano – Joe Sample

 











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2 comments:

  1. Thank you for all your efforts in turning us onto such momentus music. It's quite inspiring!

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