In the '60s, Richard "Groove" Holmes emerged as one of several memorable organists from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with Jimmy Smith and a few others, "Groove" indoctrinated mainstream America to the swinging sounds of organ jazz. On Broadway, saxophonist Houston Pearson, guitarist Gerald Smith, drummer Bobby Ward, and percussionist Ralph Dorsey join Holmes. Besides the upbeat title tune, Holmes and company perform a timeless version of "Moon River" and several original compositions. Groove's signature left-hand bass runs are all over this re-issue (from 1980) as are Pearson's soulful saxophone stylings. The band's collective work on "Ode to Larry Young" and "Plenty, Plenty Blues" is something to be admired. While not the best of Groove Holmes, this collection still captures the man in fine form. --Mitch Myers
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