Groove Master is an album by saxophonist Hank Crawford recorded in 1990 and released on the Milestone label.Jazzlists: album details, accessed October 23, 2018Jazzlists:Milestone Records 9000 Series, accessed October 23, 2018Both Sides Now: Milestone Label Discography, accessed October 23, 2018
Reception
Allmusic's Scott Yanow stated: "Hank Crawford always puts a lot of passion into each note he plays. On this set of blues and soulful ballads, Crawford caresses each melody as usual but the lack of tempo variations and the generally so-so material keep this from being one of his more essential recordings. ... Although a pleasant enough listen, Hank Crawford has recorded many more significant dates than Groove Master".
Track listing "Grown and Gone" (Hank Crawford) – 5:11 "There Is a Way" (Gloria Coleman) – 4:11 "Blues for the Red Boy" (Todd Rhodes) – 7:06 "Saving All My Love for You" (Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin) – 4:22 "Bluebird" (Charlie Parker) – 6:01 "A Toast to Lovers" (Danny Overbea) – 6:05 "Holy Moly" (Melvin Sparks) – 5:42 "Canadian Sunset" (Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel) – 5:32
Personnel Hank Crawford – alto saxophone, electric piano, arranger, conductor Alan Rubin, Lew Soloff – trumpet Lou Marini – tenor saxophone Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone Gloria Coleman – organ Dr. John – piano Melvin Sparks – guitar Wilbur Bascomb - bass Bernard Purdie − drums, percussion
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