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Richard Arnold "Groove" Holmes (May 2, 1931 June 29, 1991) was an American jazz organist who performed in the hard bop and soul jazz genre.[1] He is best known for his 1965 recording of "Misty".[2]

Richard "Groove" Holmes
Birth nameRichard Arnold Holmes
Born(1931-05-02)May 2, 1931
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 1991(1991-06-29) (aged 60)
Saint Louis, Missouri
GenresJazz, soul
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger
Instrument(s)Organ
Years active1961–1991
LabelsPacific Jazz, Prestige, World Pacific, Groove Merchant, Flying Dutchman, Muse

Career


Holmes's first album, on Pacific Jazz with guest Ben Webster, was recorded in March 1961.[1] He recorded many albums for Pacific Jazz, Prestige, Groove Merchant, and Muse, many of them with Houston Person.[2]

He died of a heart attack after battling prostate cancer, having performed his last concerts in a wheelchair.[2] One of his last gigs was at the 1991 Chicago Blues Festival with his longtime friend, singer Jimmy Witherspoon.


Discography



As leader



LP/CD compilations



As sideman


With Earl Bostic

With Bumble Bee Slim

With Willis Jackson

With Eric Kloss

With Les McCann

With Lou Rawls

With Dakota Staton

With Gerald Wilson


References


  1. Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 615. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  2. Henderson, Alex. "Richard "Groove" Holmes". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 May 2018.





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