Richard “Groove” Holmes – Workin’ On A Groovy Thing (1969)

Richard “Groove” Holmes – Workin’ On A Groovy Thing 
(1969 Blue Note Jazz Album Review)

World Pacific Jazz records 1969 – ST-20153

notes:

Workin’ On A Groovy Thing is a 1969 soul-jazz album by legendary 

Hammond organ player Richard “Groove” Holmes. Released on the 

iconic World Pacific Jazz Records label, the album blends funky 

organ grooves, big-band arrangements and instrumental 

versions of late-1960s pop hits. It remains one of the most accessible

 entries in Holmes’ rich soul-jazz discography.

credits:

Arranged By, Conductor – Gerald Wilson

Organ – Richard "Groove" Holmes

Richard "Groove" Holmes With Gerald Wilson Orchestra

Herbert Anderson, Paul Hubinon, Larry McGuire, Jerry Rusch (trumpet) 

William Peterson (electric trumpet) 

Thurman Green, Frank Strong (trombone) 

Mike Wimberly (bass trombone) 

Anthony Ortega, Ernie Watts (alto saxophone) 

Richard Aplanalp (baritone saxophone) 

Richard "Groove" Holmes (organ) 

Dennis Budimir (guitar) 

Wilton Felder (electric bass) 

Paul Humphrey (drums) 

Gerald Wilson (arranger, conductor)

Los Angeles, CA, 1969

tracklist:

A1 Isola Natale

Written-By – Brian Auger

4:05

A2 Do You Know The Way To San Jose

Written-By – Burt Bacharach - Hal David*

3:52

A3 Workin' On A Groovy Thing

Written-By – Neil Sedaka, Roger Atkins

2:46

A4 Oklahoma Toad

Written-By – Dave Frishberg

2:30

A5 High Blues Pressure

Written-By – Frederick Hubbard*

4:35

B1 Listen Here

Written-By – Eddie Harris

3:58

B2 In And Out

Written-By – John L. (Wes) Montgomery*

3:27

B3 Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife

Written-By – Chris Gantry

2:42

B4 Rhythm & Groove

Written-By – Richard "Groove" Holmes

4:25

B5 I Can't Stop Dancing

Written-By – Gamble - Huff*

2:54

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