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- Original Release Date: 22 April 2002
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Song Title | Time | Price | |||
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| Play | 1. The Yodel | 8:17 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 2. Soul Woman | 7:42 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. Ain't That Peculiar | 6:45 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 4. Shake (Digitally Remastered) | 7:46 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. Amanda | 6:08 | £0.89 |
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Kansas City native Patton honed his craft as a pianist for Lloyd Price in the 50s before switching to organ. Recorded on 29th April 1966, here he teams with guitarist Grant Green to play and to write ("Soul Woman," "The Yodel") with an organ trio (Hugh Walker the drummer fills in around the sound created by the two main players.) (conga player Richard Landrum makes it a quartet, also mixed well back on all the tracks.). Marvin Gaye's "Ain't That Peculiar" and Sam Cooke's "The Shake," aren't treated as covers but as wellsprings of new ideas. The sound is heavily dependent on Patton's keyboard sound, with little evidence of the bass pedals being used, and with no extra bass player on any of the tracks. The version of the Duke Pearson track "Amanda" adds a counterpoint to the tempo of most of the other tracks.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Of all of Big John Pattons Blue Note LP's (about 7 in all) This one is the one I have used most to play out whilst DJ'ing. "The Yodel" is a dancefloor classic. Grant Green is in a modal funky mood. I had to pay over £50 for my original vinyl copy so this CD re-issue is most welcome. If you are going to buy your first Patton CD this is the one to start with.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A real good thing!
24 April 2003
Format:Audio CD
Recorded on 29th April 1966, this is very much a John Patton album. Grant Green on Guitar plays a very subsidiary role to Patton, and Hugh Walker the drummer fills in around the sound created by the two main players. Thankfully the part played by Richard Landrum who provides the conga playing is also mixed well back on all the tracks. The sound is also heavily dependent on Patton's keyboard sound, with little evidence of the bass pedals being used, and with no extra bass player on any of the tracks. So provided you're not expecting a low down deep bass funky sound this is is a great remastering of the original album. All the tracks work well, but particular favourites are the Patton/Green track "Soul Woman" and the Sam Cooke track "The Shake". The version of the Duke Pearson track "Amanda" adds an interesting counterpoint to the tempo of most of the other tracks. It's a shame that the sleeve notes are an unadorned version of the original 1966 notes by Alan Grant, but this is an album that commends itself to your attention. Go buy, and enjoy what was going down in '66!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Organ combo "got it going" on this groovy session.
26 Feb 2004
Format:Audio CD
Here we are in 1966, with Blue Note's business starting its decline amidst falling interest, few interesting new artists, and the rise of abstract jazz with less mass appeal.
Organist John Patton was one of the few artists recording commercially-oriented material for the label. This feel-good, groovy set is a fine example of accessible, high-quality cocktail lounge jazz.
This session showcases the song-writing and playing skills of Mr. Patton teamed with versatile guitarist Grant Green. They co-wrote two foot-tapping tunes, both brisk tempo with tasty solos. Drummer Richard Landrum keeps it simple and catchy throughout.
Changing times are noted by selection of songs popularized by Sam Cooke ("The Shake") and Marvin Gaye. The up-tempo rendition of Gaye's "Ain't That Peculiar" is the highlight of a strong session. Green tosses off variations on the melody with obvious joy and ease, then accents Patton's solo with perfect commentary. Patton's solo features fleet runs and varied sound effects that reaches a soaring climax.
Grant Green is an under-appreciated guitarist who was comfortable in both the cocktail lounge as heard here and with the cutting-edge hard bop group. Search out a Blue Note classic album by Lee Morgan "Search for the New Land" to be wowwed by Green's talent in a bop combo. Find his own session "Matador" where he inspires John Coltrane's rhythm section to new heights.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is a decent introduction to soul jazz
27 Nov 2008
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
IF you want a better and multi artist introduction to soul jazz, then I would recommend that you find "So Blue, So Funky." This is a good album, and it is just about worth an MP3 purchase.
Patton did better work on "Along Came John," though none of the tracks on here were bad.
Patton did better work on "Along Came John," though none of the tracks on here were bad.
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