John Patton “The Organization!-The Best Of ‘Big’John Patton”

John Patton

“The Organization!-The Best Of ‘Big’John Patton”
( LP Blue Note Records, 1994 )

Tracklisting:
1. Along Came John (John Patton) 6:03
2. Silver Meter (Ben Dixon) 5:38
3. Bermuda Clay House (George Braithwaite) 5:57
4. Jerry (John Patton) 6:43
5. Hot Sauce (Unknown) 7:57
6. Fat Judy (Ben Dixon) 7:40
7. Amanda (Duke Pearson) 6:09
8. The Turnaround (Hank Mobley) 6:45
9. Latona (John Patton) 7:22
10. Chitlins Con Carne (Kenny Burrell) 6:36
11. Footprints (Wayne Shorter) 6:23
12. Freedom Jazz Dance (Eddie Harris) 4:44

Personnel:
John Patton (Organ)
Grant Green (Guitar) – 1-9
Ben Dixon (Drums) – 1-6
Fred Jackson (Tenor Saxophone) – 1,2,4
Harold Vick (Tenor Saxophone) – 1,2,6
George Braith (Soprano Saxophone and Strich) – 3,5
Tommy Turrentine (Trumpet) – 3,5
Richard Williams (Trumpet) – 4
Blue Mitchell (Trumpet) – 6
Hugh Walker (Drums) – 7,10
Richard Landrum (Conga) – 7
Bobby Hutcherson (Vibes) – 8,9
Otis Finch (Drums) – 8,9
Harold Alexander (Flute and Tenor Saxophone) – 10
Marvin Cabell (Flute and Tenor Saxophone, Saxello) – 11,12
James Ulmer (Guitar) – 11,12
Larry Hancock (Drums) – 11
Leroy Williams (Drums) – 12

Review:
Super 78-minute anthology of Patton’s prime (1963-70) era, unfortunately released only in the U.K., drawn from nine albums. 1963’s “Along Came John,” and 1966’s “Amanda,” and the two cuts from his best album, 1965’s Let ‘Em Roll (”The Turnaround” and “Latona”) are particular cookers, but the organ-guitar-horn groove is always solid, and the riffs basic but compelling. This is some of the best soul-jazz ever, usually featuring Grant Green on guitar, though a young James Ulmer takes over on axe for the 1970-era cuts.
By Richie Unterberger (AMG)

By Celo