2 late 60s sides by
Groove Holmes – back to back on one CD! The
Groover is a nice one from the days when
Groove was playing with guitarist George Freeman! The core of the tracks on here feature a trio of
Holmes, Freeman, and drummer Billy Jackson – and the trio knows how to cook nice and nicely, especially on the original cut "The Walrus", a groovy number written by Freeman, with his usual off-kilter approach. Other cuts include "My Scenery", "Blue Moon", and "I'll Remember April". That Healin Feelin is a tight, no-nonsense set of hard
grooves featuring a quartet that includes Rusty Bryant, Billy Butler, and Herbie Lovelle. There's a strong bottom sound to the session – picking up from the Misty days, when
Groove learned that he could take just about any track, and make it
groove like a mofo! Because of this, the album's selections – "That Healin Feelin", "Irene Court", "Castle Rock", and "On a Clear Day" – all sound night and tight, as
Groove would have delivered the tunes playing before one of his many well-attended audiences at the time!