Richard "Groove" Holmes – Book Of The Blues Vol. 1 (1964) | Vinyl Review

 

 

 

 

 Vintage Jazz Vinyl: Richard "Groove" Holmes Book Of The Blues Vol. 1 (Warner Bros. 1553)

 

 

 

Warner Bros. Records 1964 – LP 1553

 

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Richard “Groove” Holmes – Book Of The Blues Vol. 1

Few Hammond organ players captured the spirit of soul jazz

 quite like Richard Holmes.
 Released on Warner Bros. Records, Book Of The Blues Vol. 1 

stands as a rich combination 
of blues feeling, swinging jazz rhythms, and deep late-night grooves.

This classic LP showcases Holmes’ unmistakable Hammond B-3 

organ sound, blending 
blues roots with sophisticated jazz improvisation. The album delivers warm tones, 
relaxed tempos, and soulful melodies that helped define the golden era 

of soul jazz during the 1960s.

Supported by an excellent rhythm section, Holmes creates an 

atmosphere filled with smoky 
club energy and emotional expression. Each track flows naturally,

balancing blues intensity 
with jazz elegance. Fans of groove jazz, blues organ, 

and vintage vinyl recordings will 
appreciate the timeless character of this Warner Bros. release.

Book Of The Blues Vol. 1 remains an essential album for collectors 

of classic jazz vinyl and 
listeners discovering the magic of Hammond organ music for the first time. 

Richard “Groove” Holmes 
continues to influence generations of jazz keyboard players with 

his unmistakable style and soulful phrasing.

Whether you are a dedicated soul jazz collector or simply exploring 

classic American jazz albums,
 this LP deserves a place in every serious vinyl collection.

credits:

    Richard “Groove” Holmes — Hammond B-3 organ
    Uncredited studio big band/orchestra
   Arranged and conducted by Onzy Matthews
    Engineer – James Lockert, Lee Hirshberg
    Producer – Ben-Ven Productions
    Recorded By – Nick Venet

tracklist:

A1        See See Rider
Songwriter – M. Rainey*
A2        Organ Grinder
Songwriter – C. Williams*
A3        I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
Songwriter – E. Miller*
A4        Mean Old Frisco Blues
Songwriter – A. Crudup*
A5        I'm Gonna Move On The Outskirt Of Town
Songwriter – Razaf*, Weldon*
B1        Your Red Wagon
Songwriter – Raye*, DePaul*, Jones*
B2        How Long, How Long Blues
Songwriter – L. Carr*
B3        In The Dark
Songwriter – L. Green*
B4        Roll 'Em Pete
Songwriter – Turner*, Johson*

 

 

 

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