''Soul Connection'' is an album by American organist
John Patton recorded in 1983 and released on the
Nilva label.
Reception
The
Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars and stated "It is the lost gem in his catalog and showcases him in one of the most provocative quintets in his career; it feels quite directly like an extension of Patton's late
Blue Note period on titles like ''
Memphis to New York Spirit
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Accent on the Blues
''Accent on the Blues'' is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label. ''... This is a necessary Patton date for fans".
[Jurek, T. Allmusic Reviewaccessed November 8, 2010] The
All About Jazz review by Jerry D'Souza stated "Patton had a strong band with him on this record... Time has not effaced nor worn the impact of this music. It is still relevant".
[D'Souza, J]
''Soul Connection'' Review
'' All About Jazz'', July 15, 2008
Track listing
:''All compositions by John Patton except as indicated''
# "Soul Connection" (
Duško Gojković) - 9:49
# "Pinto" - 5:19
# "Extensions" - 6:51
# "Space Station" (
Grachan Moncur III) - 5:39
# "The Coaster" (Moncur) - 12:44
:*Recorded on June 7, 1983.
Personnel
*
John Patton -
organ
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* Organ (biology), a part of an organism
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*
Grachan Moncur III -
trombone
*Grant Reed -
tenor saxophone
*
Melvin Sparks -
guitar
*
Alvin Queen
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drums
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References
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Nilva Records albums
John Patton (musician) albums
1983 albums