This 1962 album marks Holmes' debut for the short-lived Record Vault label, showcasing his burgeoning talent shortly before his breakthrough with the hit "Misty".
- The album was recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- This release features Holmes on the Hammond B3 organ, backed by guitarist Les McCann and drummer Gene Cooper.
- "Somethin' Special" did not chart on the Billboard albums lists during its initial release.
Richard “Groove” Holmes was a jazz organist from Boston known for his soulful Hammond B3 playing and funk-influenced style. He was a prominent figure in the soul jazz scene of the 1960s and 70s.
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