Patterns of Jazz explained

Patterns of Jazz
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Cecil Payne
Cover:	Patterns of Jazz.jpg
Released:	1957
Recorded:	May 19 & 22, 1956 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	43:30
Label:	Savoy MG 12147 (originally Signal S 1203)
Chronology:	Cecil Payne
Next Title:	Shaw 'Nuff
Next Year:	1961

Patterns of Jazz is an album by saxophonist Cecil Payne recorded in 1956 and re-issued on the Savoy label.^{[1] [2]} The original release was under the title "Cecil Payne Quartet And Quintet" on the short-lived Signal label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Jim Todd stated: "For listeners who have yet to become acquainted with Cecil Payne, this classic mid-'50s Savoy recording would make a good introduction".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Cecil Payne, except as indicated

1. "This Time the Dream's on Me" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) - 3:46
2. "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) - 7:47
3. "Chessman's Delight" (Randy Weston) - 5:27
4. "Arnetta" - 3:38
5. "Saucer Eyes" (Weston) - 6:38
6. "Man of Moods" (Duke Jordan, Cecil Payne) - 5:33
7. "Bringing up Father" - 6:19
8. "Groovin' High" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 4:22

• Recorded at Van Gelder Studio on May 19 (tracks 1-4) and May 22 (tracks 5-8), 1956

Personnel

• Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet (tracks 5-8)
  • Duke Jordan - piano Tommy Potter - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/PayneCecil-ldr.php Cecil Payne discography
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/savoy-records/catalog-12100-series/#mg-12147 Savoy Records discography
3. Todd, J., AllMusic Review, accessed August 6, 2014