Accent on the Blues is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.[1]

Accent on the Blues
Studio album by
Released1969
RecordedAugust 15, 1969
StudioRudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
GenreJazz
Length66:24
LabelBlue Note
ProducerFrancis Wolff
John Patton chronology
Boogaloo
(1968)
Accent on the Blues
(1969)
Memphis to New York Spirit
(1996)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic     [2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [3]

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]

Track listing

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All compositions by John Patton except as indicated
  1. "Rakin' and Scrapin'" (Harold Mabern) – 10:05
  2. "Freedom Jazz Dance" (Eddie Harris) – 4:44
  3. "Captain Nasty" (Marvin Cabell) – 5:06
  4. "Village Lee" (Cabell) – 7:21
  5. "Lite Hit" (Cabell) – 6:21
  6. "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream" (Aretha Franklin, Ted White) – 6:56
  7. "Lite Hit" [alternate take] (Cabell) – 6:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
  8. "Buddy Boy" – 6:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
  9. "2 J" – 7:46 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "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.

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed November 8, 2010
  2. ^ a b Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed November 8, 2010
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1134. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.