Richard "Groove" Holmes - Book of the Blues, Vol. 1

Title: Book of the Blues, Vol. 1 Artist: Richard "Groove" Holmes Release Date: 7/1964 Re-Released On: 1/25/2005 Label: Collectables Records, Rhino Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 081227544225, 090431654422 Genre: Jazz Style: Soul Jazz Moods: Gutsy, Amiable/Good-Natured, Confident, Earthy, Energetic, Exuberant, Fiery, Freewheeling, Hypnotic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Organic, Party/Celebratory, Passionate, Rollicking, Elegant, Gritty, Joyous, Playful, Sophisticated Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. See See Rider
2. Organ Grinder
3. I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
4. Mean Old Frisco Blues
5. I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town
6. Your Red Wagon
7. How Long, How Long Blues
8. In the Dark
9. Roll 'Em Pete

Year Type Label Catalog # 2005 CD Collectables Records 6544 2004 CD Rhino 8122754422

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This 1964 date pairs organist Richard "Groove" Holmes with an uncredited studio big band for a set of funky steamers. Onzy Matthews arranged and conducted the band that overdoes it in extremis, making it all sound overly dramatic and cheesy. Holmes, however, was in fine form here and his performance is flawless. Readings of "See See Rider," "Your Old Wagon," and "Roll 'Em Pete," would have been stellar if the accompaniment had been fitting. This disc is for Holmes completists only. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

Name Credits James Lockert Engineer Jim Silke Cover Photo, Design Johnny Mangus Liner Notes Lee Hirshberg Engineer Nick Venet Audio Production, Director Onzy Matthews Conductor, Arranger Richard "Groove" Holmes Hammond B3, Organ