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| Released | 1958 | |||
| Recorded | February 28, 1958 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:45 | |||
| Label | Prestige | |||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock | |||
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Blues Groove is an album by guitarist Tiny Grimes with saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label. [1] The album was subsequently rereleased under Hawkins leadership.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars and its review by Jim Todd states, "This music will appeal to fans of Grimes' vintage electric guitar and to those interested in an opportunity to hear Hawkins take an extended foray into the blues". [2]
All tracks are written by Tiny Grimes except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Marchin' Along" | 17:37 |
| 2. | "A Smooth One" (Benny Goodman) | 5:55 |
| 3. | "Blues Wail" | 6:45 |
| 4. | "April in Paris" (Vernon Duke/Yip Harburg) | 6:40 |
| 5. | "Soul Station" | 7:48 |
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