Groove House is an album by pianist Ray Bryant released on Sue Records in 1963.Callahan, M. and Edwards, D. Sue Album Discography, accessed April 25, 2017Ray Bryant catalog, accessed April 25, 2017Enciclopedia del Jazz Ray Bryant discography, accessed April 26, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review stated "Pianist Ray Bryant covers a lot of ground in the 30-odd minutes of this release from 1963. For much of the time, the versatile pianist – accompanied by a classic, supportive rhythm section – plays like a less intense version of piano giants such as Art Tatum, Bud Powell, and Oscar Peterson".
Track listing All compositions by Ray Bryant except where noted "Joey" (Herbert Wiener, Stanley Bernstein, James J. Kriegsmann, Bert Salmirs) – 3:30 "The Sweetest Sounds" (Richard Rodgers) – 4:04 "Glissamba" – 4:00 "My Reverie" (Larry Clinton) – 2:30 "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child = Long Way from Home" (Traditional) – 3:00 "In the Backroom" – 4:40 "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot = Chariot Swing" (Traditional) – 3:00 "No. Two" – 3:06 "Gravy Waltz" (Ray Brown) – 3:10 "Be-Bop Irishman" – 3:42 Recorded in New York City on May 22, 1963 (tracks 3, 7–9), June 14, 1963 (tracks 2, 4 & 6) and June 19, 1963 (tracks 1, 5 & 10)
Personnel Ray Bryant – piano Wally Richardson – guitar (tracks 3, 7–9) Tommy Bryant – bass Bobby Donaldson (tracks 1, 2, 4–6 & 10), Panama Francis (tracks 3, 7–9) – drums
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