Patterns of Jazz

Patterns of Jazz is an album by saxophonist Cecil Payne recorded in 1956 and re-issued on the Savoy label. The original release was under the title "Cecil Payne Quartet And Quintet" on the short-lived Signal label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Jim Todd stated: "For listeners who have yet to become acquainted with Cecil Payne, this classic mid-'50s Savoy recording would make a good introduction".

Track listing

All compositions by Cecil Payne, except as indicated

1. "This Time the Dream's on Me" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) - 3:46
2. "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) - 7:47
3. "Chessman's Delight" (Randy Weston) - 5:27
4. "Arnetta" - 3:38
5. "Saucer Eyes" (Weston) - 6:38
6. "Man of Moods" (Duke Jordan, Cecil Payne) - 5:33
7. "Bringing up Father" - 6:19
8. "Groovin' High" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 4:22

• Recorded at Van Gelder Studio on May 19 (tracks 1–4) and May 22 (tracks 5–8), 1956

Personnel

• Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet (tracks 5–8)
• Duke Jordan - piano
• Tommy Potter - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

References