Keep That Groove Going! is an album by saxophonists Plas Johnson and Red Holloway recorded in 2001 and released on the Milestone label.
Reception
Allmusic's Richard S. Ginell said: "another Bob Porter-produced soul-jazz cooker, effortlessly suggesting tenor battles of the past. They are a most compatible duo, with Johnson displaying a slightly lighter, more overt rhythm & blues tinge, and their sure-footed note selection makes them a pleasure to hear". In JazzTimes Bill Milkowski called it a "spirited session" and "superb recording". All About Jazz noted "Beneath the emotionally charged surface of both Johnson and Holloway’s playing lies a wellspring of intelligence and good taste. ... the septuagenarians tackle a diverse program that refutes the notion that there are artistic limitations in sustaining a groove".
Track listing
"Keep That Groove Going!" (Red Holloway) – 6:07
"Stuffy" (Coleman Hawkins) – 4:13
"Serenade in Blue" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) – 6:49 [Holloway solo feature]
"Go Red Go" (Arnett Cobb) – 4:13
"Bretheren!" (Holloway) – 7:24
"Pass the Gravy" (Plas Johnson) – 8:42
"Jammin' for Mr. Lee" (Johnson) – 6:35
"Cry Me a River" (Arthur Hamilton) – 5:04 [Johnson solo feature]
"Dream a Little Dream of Me" (Fabian Andre, Wilbur Schwandt, Gus Kahn) – 6:15
Personnel
Red Holloway (tracks 1-7 & 9), Plas Johnson (tracks 1, 2 & 4-9) – tenor saxophone Gene Ludwig – organ Melvin Sparks (tracks 1-8) – guitar Kenny Washington − drums
References
Milestone Records albums
Plas Johnson albums
Red Holloway albums
2001 albums
Albums produced by Bob Porter (record producer) Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio