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.^[1]

Accent on the Blues
Studio album by John Patton
Released	1969
Recorded	August 15, 1969
Studio	Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	66:24
Label	Blue Note
Producer	Francis Wolff
John Patton chronology
Boogaloo (1968) Accent on the Blues (1969) Memphis to New York Spirit (1996)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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

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

• Big John Patton – organ
• Marvin Cabell – tenor saxophone, flute
• George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 8-10)
• James Blood Ulmer – guitar (tracks 1-7)
• Leroy Williams – drums