Accent on the Blues explained

Accent on the Blues
Type:	Album
Artist:	John Patton
Cover:	Accent on the Blues.jpg
Released:	1969
Recorded:	August 15, 1969
Studio:	Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	66:24
Label:	Blue Note
Producer:	Francis Wolff
Chronology:	John Patton
Prev Title:	Boogaloo
Prev Year:	1968
Next Title:	Memphis to New York Spirit
Next Year:	1996

Accent on the Blues is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.^[1]

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".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Patton except as indicated

"Rakin' and Scrapin'" (Harold Mabern) – 10:05
"Freedom Jazz Dance" (Eddie Harris) – 4:44
"Captain Nasty" (Marvin Cabell) – 5:06
"Village Lee" (Cabell) – 7:21
"Lite Hit" (Cabell) – 6:21
"Don't Let Me Lose This Dream" (Aretha Franklin, Ted White) – 6:56
"Lite Hit" [alternate take] (Cabell) – 6:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
"Buddy Boy" – 6:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
"2 J" – 7:46 Bonus track on CD reissue
"Sweet Pea" – 5:22 Bonus track on CD reissue
- 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

Notes and References

http://www.jazzdisco.org/blue-note-records/catalog-4300-series/#bst-84340 Blue Note Records discography
Erlewine, S. T. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=accent-on-the-blues-r145278|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed November 8, 2010