1969 studio album by John Patton
Accent on the Blues is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.[ 1]
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]
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.
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader WithLou Donaldson With others Am I Blue (Grant Green , 1963) Blues for Lou (Grant Green, 1963) Iron City (Grant Green, 1967) Soul Groove (Johnny Griffin and Matthew Gee , 1963) The Burner (Red Holloway , 1963) Soul Fountain (Clifford Jordan , 1966) Everything Must Change (Johnny Lytle , 1977) Rockin' the Boat (Jimmy Smith , 1963) Steppin' Out! (Harold Vick , 1963) Shoutin' (Don Wilkerson , 1963) The Big Gundown (1984–85) Spillane (1986–87)