Soul Connection is an album by American organist John Patton

John Patton (musician)

John Patton , sometimes nicknamed Big John Patton, was a hard bop and soul jazz organist....

 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

Blue Note Records

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 period on titles like Memphis to New York Spirit

Memphis to New York Spirit

Memphis to New York Spirit is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and 1970 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1996.-Reception:...

and Accent on the Blues

Accent on the Blues

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

... This is a necessary Patton date for fans". The All About Jazz

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 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".

Track listing

All compositions by John Patton except as indicated

1. "Soul Connection" (Duško Gojković
   Duško Gojkovic
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   ) - 9:49
2. "Pinto" - 5:19
3. "Extensions" - 6:51
4. "Space Station" (Grachan Moncur III
   Grachan Moncur III
   Grachan Moncur III is an American jazz trombonist who has mostly played free jazz, as well as being a prolific composer. He is the son of jazz bassist Grachan Moncur II and the nephew of jazz saxophonist Al Cooper.-Biography:...
   
   ) - 5:39
5. "The Coaster" (Moncur) - 12:44
   • Recorded on June 7, 1983.

Personnel

• John Patton
  John Patton (musician)
  John Patton , sometimes nicknamed Big John Patton, was a hard bop and soul jazz organist....
  
   - organ
  Electronic organ
  An electronic organ is an electronic keyboard instrument which was derived from the harmonium, pipe organ and theatre organ. Originally, it was designed to imitate the sound of pipe organs, theatre organs, band sounds, or orchestral sounds....
  
  
• Grachan Moncur III
  Grachan Moncur III
  Grachan Moncur III is an American jazz trombonist who has mostly played free jazz, as well as being a prolific composer. He is the son of jazz bassist Grachan Moncur II and the nephew of jazz saxophonist Al Cooper.-Biography:...
  
   - trombone
  Trombone
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• Grant Reed - tenor saxophone
  Tenor saxophone
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• Melvin Sparks
  Melvin Sparks
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   - guitar
  Guitar
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• Alvin Queen - drums
  Drum kit
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