Groove Master is an album by saxophonist Hank Crawford recorded in 1990 and released on the Milestone label.[1][2][3]

Groove Master
Studio album by Hank Crawford
Released	1990
Recorded	January and March, 1990
Studio	Giant Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:00
Label	Milestone M-9182/MCD-9182-2
Producer	Bob Porter
Hank Crawford chronology
On the Blue Side (1990) Groove Master (1990) Bossa International (1990)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[5]

Allmusic's Scott Yanow stated: "Hank Crawford always puts a lot of passion into each note he plays. On this set of blues and soulful ballads, Crawford caresses each melody as usual but the lack of tempo variations and the generally so-so material keep this from being one of his more essential recordings. ... Although a pleasant enough listen, Hank Crawford has recorded many more significant dates than Groove Master".[4]

Track listing

1. "Grown and Gone" (Hank Crawford) – 5:11
2. "There Is a Way" (Gloria Coleman) – 4:11
3. "Blues for the Red Boy" (Todd Rhodes) – 7:06
4. "Saving All My Love for You" (Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin) – 4:22
5. "Bluebird" (Charlie Parker) – 6:01
6. "A Toast to Lovers" (Danny Overbea) – 6:05
7. "Holy Moly" (Melvin Sparks) – 5:42
8. "Canadian Sunset" (Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel) – 5:32

Personnel

• Hank Crawford – alto saxophone, electric piano, arranger, conductor
• Alan Rubin, Lew Soloff – trumpet
• Lou Marini – tenor saxophone
• Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone
• Gloria Coleman – organ
• Dr. John – piano
• Melvin Sparks – guitar
• Wilbur Bascomb - bass
• Bernard Purdie − drums, percussion

References