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Organists · 1931–1991

Richard Holmes

American organist (1931–1991)

Born
2 May 1931
Camden
Died
29 June 1991
St. Louis
Country
United States
Active
1961–
Record labels
Blue Note, Pacific Jazz Records
Discography
44 albums

Biography

Richard Holmes was a jazz musician who played Hammond organ. Richard Holmes was born on 2 May 1931 in Camden and died on 29 June 1991 in St. Louis. Record labels: Blue Note and Pacific Jazz Records. The discography here lists 44 albums, from “Groovin' With Jug” (1961) to “The Classic Albums Collection” (2024).

Richard Arnold "Groove" Holmes (May 2, 1931 – June 29, 1991) was an American jazz organist who performed in the hard bop and soul jazz genre. He is best known for his 1965 recording of "Misty".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Groovin' With Jug 1961
That Healin' Feelin' 1961
After Hours 1962
Somethin' Special 1962
Misty 1965
Soul Message 1965
Living Soul 1966
Soul Mist! 1966
Tell It Like It Tis 1966
Get Up and Get It! 1967
That Healin' Feelin' 1968
Welcome Home 1968
Workin’ on a Groovy Thing 1969
X-77 1969 · Live
A Bowl of Soul 1970
Come Together 1970
Comin’ On Home 1971
American Pie 1972
Giants of the Organ in Concert: The Complete Concert Recorded Live at Paul's Mall, Boston, 1973 1973 · Live
Night Glider 1973
Giants of the Organ Come Together 1974
New Groove 1974
Onsaya Joy 1975
Six Million Dollar Man 1975
I'm in the Mood for Love 1976
Dancing in the Sun 1977
Star Wars / Close Encounters 1977
Shippin' Out 1978
Good Vibrations 1980
Broadway 1982
Swedish Lullaby 1984
Blues All Day Long 1989
Groove 1990
Hot Tat 1991
DOUBLE EXPOSURE 1992
On Basie's Bandstand 2003
Book of the Blues, Volume 1 2004
Super Soul 2004
Welcome Home! Soul Jazz Masters 2012
The Place to Start 2013
Six Million Dollar Man 2017
The Classic Albums Collection 2024
Richard "Groove" Holmes - The Best of the Pacific Years
Soul Power

Also plays on

Albums where Richard Holmes is credited as a sideman

1963 Jazz Time — Earl Bostic organ
1972 Madame Foo-Foo — Dakota Staton organ
2014 Groove the Complete Legendary 1961 Session — Ben Webster, Richard “Groove” Holmes & Les McCann organ

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Richard Holmes play?

Richard Holmes is known for playing Hammond organ.

When and where was Richard Holmes born?

Richard Holmes was born 2 May 1931 in Camden.

What are Richard Holmes's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Groovin' With Jug (1961), That Healin' Feelin' (1961), After Hours (1962), Somethin' Special (1962) and Misty (1965).

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