Richard “Groove” Holmes – Super Soul (1967)

Richard “Groove” Holmes – Super Soul (1967): Classic Soul-Jazz Hammond Organ Album

Prestige ‎records 1967 – PRST 7497

notes:

A Soul-Jazz Classic from the Hammond B3 Master

Super Soul is a 1967 album by legendary jazz organist Richard “Groove” Holmes, 

recorded in Chicago and released on the Prestige label. The album blends 

soul-jazz grooves, big-band arrangements and pop-influenced repertoire,

 a style that helped Holmes become one of the most recognizable 

Hammond organ players of the era

Richard “Groove” Holmes (1931-1991) was a major figure in the soul-jazz 

movement, known for his powerful Hammond B-3 sound and his crossover

 success with the hit version of “Misty.”

His style mixed blues, gospel and jazz improvisation, making him one 

of the most influential organists of the 1960s.

credits:

Richard "Groove" Holmes - organ

The Super Soul Big Band arranged 

and conducted by Richard Evans

Recorded April 26 & 27, 1967

Chicago, Illinois

Producer Cal Lampley

tracklist:

A1 Why Don't You Do Right

Written-By – Joe McCoy

3:40

A2 Ain't That Peculiar

Written-By – Tarplin*, Rogers*, Robinson*, Moore*

3:10

A3 In Between The Heartaches

Written-By – Bacharach/David*

3:20

A4 Function At The Junction 3:11

A5 Green Dolphin Street

Written-By – Kaper*

6:40

B1 I Will Wait For You

Written-By – Denny*, LeGrande*, Gimbel*

4:00

B2 Back Home Again In Indiana

Written-By – McDonald*, Hanley*

5:08

B3 Tennessee Waltz

Written-By – Stewart*

2:40

B4 Bluesette

Written-By – Theilman*

4:10

B5 Super Soul

Written-By – Holmes*

3:05

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