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Released
  
1969

Length
  
66:24

Release date
  
1969

Label
  
Blue Note Records

Recorded
  
August 15, 1969

Artist
  
John Patton

Producer
  
Francis Wolff

Genre
  
Jazz

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Accent on the Blues (1969)
  
Memphis to New York Spirit (1969-70)

Similar
  
John Patton albums, Jazz albums

Accent on the Blues is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.

Contents

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Accent on the Blues is among the most atmospheric music Patton has ever made. While it stops short of being free, it's hardly funky soul-jazz, and that may disappoint some fans of his rip-roaring style. Nevertheless, the album is a rewarding listen, primarily because it displays a more reflective side of his talent".

Track listing

All compositions by John Patton except as indicated
  1. "Rakin' and Scrapin'" (Harold Mabern) – 10:05
  2. "Freedom Jazz Dance" (Eddie Harris) – 4:44
  3. "Captain Nasty" (Marvin Cabell) – 5:06
  4. "Village Lee" (Cabell) – 7:21
  5. "Lite Hit" (Cabell) – 6:21
  6. "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream" (Aretha Franklin, Ted White) – 6:56
  7. "Lite Hit" [alternate take] (Cabell) – 6:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
  8. "Buddy Boy" – 6:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
  9. "2 J" – 7:46 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "Sweet Pea" – 5:22 Bonus track on CD reissue
  11. Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 15 (tracks 1-7) and June 9 (tracks 8-10), 1969.

Personnel

  • Big John Patton – organ
  • Marvin Cabell – tenor saxophone, flute
  • George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 8-10)
  • James Blood Ulmer – guitar (tracks 1-7)
  • Leroy Williams – drums

    • Songs

    1Rakin' and Scrapin'10:05
    2Freedom Jazz Dance4:44
    3Captain Nasty5:06

    References

    Accent on the Blues Wikipedia
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