Musician Dictionary

Richard “Groove” Holmes

American organist (1931–1991)

DescriptionAmerican organist (1931–1991)
Source: Wikidata
Born1931-05-02
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceCamden Camden
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1991-06-29
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathSt. Louis St. Louis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationcomposer jazz musician musician bandleader
Source: Wikidata
InstrumentsHammond organ
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsPacific Jazz Records Blue Note
Source: Wikidata
Member ofGerald Wilson Orchestra The Gerald Wilson Big Band
Source: Discogs

Also known as

"Groove" Holmes 'Groove' Holmes G. Holmes Groove Holmes Groove Holems Groove Holmes GrooveHomes Holmes R. G. Holmes R. Holmes R.G. Holmes Richard Richard "Grooves" Holmes Richard 'Groove' Holmes Richard Arnold Holmes Richard Groove Holmes Richard Groove Homes Richard Grooves Holmes Richard Holmes “Groove” Holmes

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Identifiers

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