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.

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
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

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".

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