Blue Planet Man

1993 studio album by Big John Patton
Blue Planet Man
Studio album by
Big John Patton
Released1993
RecordedApril 12 & 13 1993
GenreHard Bop
Length53:04
LabelEvidence
ProducerThelma Patton
John Patton chronology
Soul Connection
(1983) 		Blue Planet Man
(1993) 		Minor Swing
(1994)

Blue Planet Man is a 1993 album by organist Big John Patton which features John Zorn and was originally released on King Records/Paddle Wheel Records in Japan in 1993 and subsequently released in the USA on Evidence Records in 1997.[1][2] The album was considered part of Patton's 1990s "comeback".[3]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Alex Henderson awarded the album 3 stars noting that "Not one of Patton's essential releases, Blue Planet Man is definitely enjoyable and well-intended -- the album reminds us that Patton can hardly be considered one-dimensional".[4]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]

Track listing

All compositions by "Big" John Patton except as indicated.

  1. "Congo Chant" - 8:47
  2. "Funky Mama" - 6:49
  3. "Claudette" - 7:56
  4. "Chip" - 5:43
  5. "Popeye" - 8:01
  6. "What's Your Name" - 4:25
  7. "U-Jama" (Shepp) - 6:53
  8. "Bama" - 4:28
  • Recorded at Skyline Studios, New York, April 12 & 13, 1993

Personnel

  • Big John Patton – organ
  • John Zorn – alto saxophone
  • Pete Chavez – tenor saxophone
  • Bill Saxton – tenor and soprano saxophones
  • Ed Cherry – guitar
  • Eddie Gladden – drums
  • Lawrence Killian – congas
  • Rorie Nichols – vocal

References

  1. ^ John Patton discography, accessed May 15, 2014
  2. ^ Fitzgerald, M., John Patton Leader Entry, accessed May 15, 2014
  3. ^ Blue Note Artist profile, accessed May 15, 2014
  4. ^ a b Henderson, A. Allmusic Review accessed July 29, 2011.
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