Groove (Richard "Groove" Holmes album)

"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.

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

 * 1) "Them That's Got" (Ricci Harper, Ray Charles) - 6:20
 * 2) "That Healin' Feelin'" (Les McCann) - 5:35
 * 3) "Seven Come Eleven" (Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman) – 4:03
 * 4) "Deep Purple" (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) - 9:09
 * 5) "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