Soul Connection is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1983 and released on the Nilva label.

Soul Connection
Studio album by
Released1983
RecordedJune 7, 1983
GenreJazz
Length40:22
LabelNilva
ProducerAlvin Queen
John Patton chronology
Memphis to New York Spirit
(1969-70)
Soul Connection
(1983)
Blue Planet Man
(1993)

Reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [1]

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 period on titles like Memphis to New York Spirit and Accent on the Blues... This is a necessary Patton date for fans".[1] The All About Jazz 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".[2]

Track listing edit

All compositions by John Patton except as indicated
  1. "Soul Connection" (Duško Gojković) - 9:49
  2. "Pinto" - 5:19
  3. "Extensions" - 6:51
  4. "Space Station" (Grachan Moncur III) - 5:39
  5. "The Coaster" (Moncur) - 12:44
  • Recorded on June 7, 1983.

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed November 8, 2010
  2. ^ D'Souza, J. Soul Connection Review, All About Jazz, July 15, 2008