JOHN PATTON — Let 'em Roll (review)

JOHN PATTON — Let 'em Roll album cover Album · 1965 · Soul Jazz Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
Abraxas
"Big" John Patton is another of the various soul jazz organists from the 60s, and although he's not unlike many of his contemporaries, he had the luck (to say it somehow) of having stupendous musicians contributing to his albums.

It's in the case of Let 'em Roll where Blue Note-addict Grant Green is playing groovy and memorable guitar and there's also the master vibraphonist, Bobby Hutcherson. The combination of organ and vibes for me is killer, and add to that such a great guitarist like Green, you have one splendid session.

Yes, this is soul jazz, and while its essence is staying funky and simple, John Patton makes a highly enjoyable album with its catchy grooves and original solos. Let 'em Roll still suffers from the typical soul jazz flaws, the melodies can be derivative thus lacking a bit of bite and creativity.

But all in all, this is one solid album which is very entertaining for those who like smoothness and/or groovy organ-led jazz. Grant Green fans will enjoy this as well. A recomended soul jazz record.

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