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Big John Patton

Born: Jul 12, 1935 in Kansas City, MO

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Died: Mar 19, 2002 in Montclair, NJ

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Soul-Jazz, Hard Bop

Biography: John Patton, often known as Big John Patton, was one of Blue Note's busiest soul-jazz organists during the golden age of the Hammond B-3s. Between 1963 and 1970 Patton cooked up 11 albums' worth of material as a leader and sat in with a dizzying procession of skilled improvisers, and his best work has ...Read full biography

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Let 'Em Roll

Released: 1965

Label: EMI

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In an unusual setting for a groove/soul jazz setting, B3 organist extraordinaire big John Patton creates a band around himself that includes Grant Green, drummer Otis Finch, and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. ...Read full review

Got A Good Thing Going'

Released: 1966

Label: EMI

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Grant Green always brought out the best in Big John Patton. Almost any record that featured the guitarist and organist was dominated by their scintillating interplay, and it always sounded like they were ...Read full review

More John Patton albums: Main Albums (16), Compilations (2)

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