Richard "Groove" Holmes' 1965 LP "Misty" captures the organist in a soulful, swinging mood, offering a fresh take on jazz standards alongside compelling original material.
- "Misty" was recorded on April 20, 1965, at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- The album features Holmes on the Hammond B-3 organ, backed by guitarist Joe Pass and drummer Lawrence Marable.
- The title track, "Misty," is a jazz standard famously composed by Erroll Garner.
Richard "Groove" Holmes was a prominent American organist, a key figure in the soul jazz and jazz-funk scenes of the 1960s and 70s. His Hammond B-3 work was characterized by its bluesy feel and R&B-inflected grooves. At the time of "Misty's" release, Holmes was a rising star on the Prestige label, having already established a reputation for his energetic live performances and popular recordings.
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