Soul Connection Explained

Soul Connection
Type:studio
Artist:John Patton
Cover:Soul Connection.jpg
Released:1983
Recorded:June 7, 1983
Genre:Jazz
Length:40:22
Label:Nilva
Producer:Alvin Queen
Chronology:John Patton
Prev Title:Memphis to New York Spirit
Prev Year:1969-70
Next Title:Blue Planet Man
Next Year:1993

Soul Connection is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1983 and released on the Nilva label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars and stated "It is the lost gem in his catalog and showcases him in one of the most provocative quintets in his career; it feels quite directly like an extension of Patton's late Blue Note period on titles like Memphis to New York Spirit and Accent on the Blues... This is a necessary Patton date for fans".[1] The All About Jazz review by Jerry D'Souza stated "Patton had a strong band with him on this record... Time has not effaced nor worn the impact of this music. It is still relevant".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Patton except as indicated

  1. "Soul Connection" (Duško Gojković) - 9:49
  2. "Pinto" - 5:19
  3. "Extensions" - 6:51
  4. "Space Station" (Grachan Moncur III) - 5:39
  5. "The Coaster" (Moncur) - 12:44

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Jurek, T. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=soul-connection-r145284|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed November 8, 2010
  2. D'Souza, J. Soul Connection Review, All About Jazz, July 15, 2008