This 1965 album showcases Holmes' signature Hammond B3 sound, bridging soul, jazz, and funk with a tight rhythm section. It features several originals alongside bluesy standards.
- The album was recorded at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, a frequent haunt for Prestige sessions.
- "Soul Message" reached number 12 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart in 1965.
- Holmes would later re-record "Misty" for his 1968 album "Playing Through the Blues" but this version remains a sought-after track.
Richard "Groove" Holmes was a jazz organist from Boston known for his soul jazz and funk organ playing. He rose to prominence in the 1960s with a series of popular albums for labels like Prestige and World Pacific.
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