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John Patton

org, 1935-2002 US, Kansas City, Missouri
Musician of Jazz

American jazz organist and pianist. Also known as 'Big' John Patton. Born : July 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri. Died : March 19, 2002 in Montclair, New Jersey. John Patton has started his career as pianist with the Lloyd Price touring band from 1954 to 1959, before moving to New York. Once there, he began to make the transition from piano to organ and recorded with Lou Donaldson for Blue Note from 1962 to 1964. In the mid 80's, Patton was rediscovered by a younger generation, particularly John Zorn, who began using his sound on recordings and Patton continued to release new recordings into the 90's, including two on the Japanese label DIW Records.

     
Genres
  • Jazz
  • R&B/Soul
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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Capitol Vaults Jazz SeriesJohn Patton2017Album
Possum Head + Signifyin'Lou Donaldson - John Patton2007Compil.
Mosaic SelectJohn Patton2003Album
Memphis To New York SpiritJohn Patton1996Album
Fat Judy / LatonaJohn Patton1996Single
Minor SwingJohn Patton1995Album
BoogalooJohn Patton1995Album
The Organization! The Best Of 'Big' John PattonJohn Patton1994Compil.
Blue Planet ManJohn Patton1993Album
Blue JohnJohn Patton1986Album
Soul ConnectionJohn Patton1983Album
That Certain FeelingJohn Patton1970Album
The Silver MeterJohn Patton1969Single
Along Came John / I'll Never Be FreeJohn Patton1969Single
Accent On The BluesJohn Patton1969Album
UnderstandingJohn Patton1968Album
Ain't That PeculiarJohn Patton1966Single
Let 'Em RollJohn Patton1966Album
Got A Good Thing Goin'John Patton1966Album
Oh Baby!John Patton1965Album
Fat JudyJohn Patton1965Single
'The Way I Feel'John Patton1964Album
Along Came JohnJohn Patton1963Album
The Yodel / Ain't That PeculiarJohn PattonSingle
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