Richard Arnold “Groove” Holmes [1931-1991] was born in Camden, and played some of the hardest bebop anyone ever attempted on the organ. Morphing into what was euphemistically called “soul-jazz,” he had his biggest hit in 1965 with “Misty,” originally written and recorded by pianist Erroll Garner [1921-1977] in 1954. Richard, a true seeker, kept changing. After starting out as a Jimmy Smith acolyte, and flirting with jazz-rock fusion, Holmes found his “Groove” in a multi-genre format, be it the grittiest of blues, the most holy gospel, the most entertaining and frivolous pop, and the most sentimental of ballads.