Richard "Groove" Holmes - Misty (1965,66)

In the mid-'60s, organist Richard "Groove" Holmes had a hit with his medium-tempo rendition of "Misty." This CD reissue has the original short version (which was cut as a 45) plus other medium-tempo ballads performed in similar fashion. Holmes and his trio (featuring guitarist Gene Edwards and drummer George Randall) play enjoyable if not overly substantial versions of such songs as "The More I See You," "The Shadow of Your Smile," "What Now My Love" and "Strangers in the Night," trying unsuccessfully for another pop hit; the organist's sound is more appealing than some of the tunes. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.

Not the most inspiring review, don’t let that put you off, the music speaks for itself!

Prestige Records, PR 7485, 1966

OJC Records, OJCCD-724-2, 1992

Recorded 7^th July, 1966 (#1-3); 3^rd August, 1965 (#5)

& 12^th August, 1966 (#4,6-8) At Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Musicians:

Richard "Groove" Holmes - Organ

Gene Edwards - Guitar (Except #A5)

George Randall - Bass

Jimmie Smith - Drums (#A5)

Tracks:

A1. The More I See You {Harry Warren, Mack Gordon} (2:25)

A2. The Shadow Of Your Smile {Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster} (4:55)

A3. What Now My Love {Gilbert Bécaud} (5:30)

A4. Summertime {George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin} (4:58)

A5. Misty {Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke} (1:58)

B1. On The Street Where You Live {Al Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe} (8:02)

B2. Strangers In The Night {Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton, Eddie Snyder} (2:22)

B3. There Will Never Be Another You {Harry Warren, Mack Gordon} (7:43)

Total Time: 37:53

Credits:

Producer - Cal Lampley

Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder

Digital Remastering - Phil De Lancie, 1992

Design, Photography - Don Schlitten

Liner Notes - Del Shields

Harry Edison and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Simply Sweets (1978) [vinyl]

Trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis always made a potent pair. They both possessed immediately identifiable sounds, were veterans of Count Basie's Orchestra and never had any difficulty swinging. The repertoire of this Edison album is not too creative with five blues among its eight songs and one of the others, "Feelings," being quite forgettable. However, the playing of the principals (along with pianist Dolo Coker who also makes a couple of surprising appearances on electric keyboard) holds one's interest throughout. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG

If you love 'Sweet' jazz you have to have this LP, Harry is 'Simply' at his best.

Pablo Records, 2310-806, 1978

Recorded 22^nd September, 1977 At Group IV Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA

Musicians:

Harry "Sweets" Edison - Trumpet

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Tenor Saxophone

Dolo Coker - Piano

Harvey Newmark - Bass

Jimmie Smith - Drums

Tracks:

A1. Dirty Butt Blues {Harry "Sweets" Edison} (6:49)

A2. Feelings {Morris Albert} (5:23)

A3. One For The Count {Harry "Sweets" Edison} (5:38)

A4. My Ideal {Richard A. Whiting, Leo Robin, Newell Chase} (5:55)

B1. Simply Sweet {Harry "Sweets" Edison, Dolo Coker} (4:28)

B2. Opus Funk {Harry "Sweets" Edison} (7:06)

B3. Lax {Harry "Sweets" Edison} (3:26)

B4. Miz Kitty's Blues {Harry "Sweets" Edison} (8:00)

Credits:

Producer - Norman Granz

Recording Engineer - Val Valentin

Cover Design and Layout - Norman Granz, Bill Smith

Photography - Phil Stern

Liner Notes - Benny Green