Somethin' Special is an album by organist Richard "Groove" Holmes with composer, arranger and pianist Les McCann recorded in 1962 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.[1][2]
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | April 1962 | |||
| Studio | Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:08 | |||
| Label | Pacific Jazz PJ 51 | |||
| Producer | Richard Bock | |||
| Richard "Groove" Holmes chronology | ||||
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Reception
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| AllMusic |   [3] |
The AllMusic review by Leo Stanley states: "It's a fine, infectious album, highlighted by Holmes and McCann's stylish solo".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Les McCann except where noted.
- "Somethin' Special" – 9:10
- "Black Groove" – 5:43
- "Me & Groove" – 3:09
- "Comin' Through the Apple" – 5:15
- "I Thought I Knew You" – 6:27
- "Carma" – 5:24
- "Blow The Man Down" - 5.41
- "Satin Doll" - 6.01
Personnel
edit- Richard "Groove" Holmes – organ
- Les McCann – piano
- Joe Splink – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Joe Pass – guitar
- Ron Jefferson – drums
References
edit- ^ Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 10000/20000 series accessed January 12, 2016
- ^ Freed., R. Les McCann Discography accessed January 12, 2016
- ^ a b Stanley, Leo. Somethin' Special – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2016.