John Patton – Along Came John

John Patton – Spiffy Diffy

As much as this album grooves, it’s hard to believe that this was “Big” John Patton’s debut album as a leader of his own group.  Released in 1963 on Blue Note and featuring the soul-jazz powers of Grant Green, Fred Jackson, Harold Vick and Ben Dixon this is as fine an example of Hammond B3 driven jazz that you will come across.

Players:
John Patton – Hammond B3 Organ
Harold Vick – Tenor Sax
Fred Jackson – Tenor Sax
Grant Green – Guitar
Ben Dixon – Drums