Somethin' Special (album)

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]

Somethin' Special
Studio album by
Released1962
RecordedApril 1962
StudioPacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA
GenreJazz
Length35:08
LabelPacific Jazz
PJ 51
ProducerRichard Bock
Richard "Groove" Holmes chronology
Groovin' with Jug
(1961)
Somethin' Special
(1962)
After Hours
(1962)
Les McCann chronology
Stormy Monday
(1962)
Somethin' Special
(1962)
On Time
(1962)

Reception

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Professional ratings
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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

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All compositions by Les McCann except where noted.

  1. "Somethin' Special" – 9:10
  2. "Black Groove" – 5:43
  3. "Me & Groove" – 3:09
  4. "Comin' Through the Apple" – 5:15
  5. "I Thought I Knew You" – 6:27
  6. "Carma" – 5:24
  7. "Blow The Man Down" - 5.41
  8. "Satin Doll" - 6.01

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 10000/20000 series accessed January 12, 2016
  2. ^ Freed., R. Les McCann Discography accessed January 12, 2016
  3. ^ a b Stanley, Leo. Somethin' Special – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2016.