Patterns in Jazz is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gil Mellé recorded on April 1, 1956 and released on Blue Note later that year.[1] The quintet features trombonist Eddie Bert and rhythm section Joe Cinderella, Oscar Pettiford and Ed Thigpen.

Patterns in Jazz
Studio album by
Released1956
RecordedApril 1, 1956
StudioVan Gelder Studio
Hackensack, NJ
GenreJazz
Length36:47
LabelBlue Note
BLP 1517
ProducerAlfred Lion
Gil Mellé chronology
Five Impressions of Color
(1955)
Patterns in Jazz
(1956)
Primitive Modern
(1956)

Reception

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Professional ratings
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AllMusic     [2]

The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states, "Gil Melle's debut album for Blue Note, is filled with bright, bold colors and identifiable patterns that camouflage how adventurous the work actually is. On the surface, the music is cool and laid-back, but close listening reveals the invention in Melle's compositions and arrangements of the standards... Ultimately, Patterns in Jazz is cerebral music that swings—it's entertaining, but stimulating."[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Gil Mellé, except as noted.

Side 1
No.TitleLength
1."The Set Break"4:48
2."Weird Valley"5:13
3."The Arab Barber Blues"9:05
Side 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Nice Question" 8:17
2."Moonlight in Vermont"4:55
3."Long Ago (And Far Away)"4:34

Personnel

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Musicians

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Technical personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed December 28, 2010
  2. ^ a b Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed December 28, 2010