Understanding (John Patton album)

Understanding is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars and stated "the endless repetitions on these rather simplistic originals may drive alert listeners batty after a while."

Track listing

All compositions by John Patton except where noted

1. "Ding Dong" (Harold Alexander) - 5:38
2. "Congo Chant" - 9:05
3. "Alfie's Theme" (Sonny Rollins) - 4:40
4. "Soul Man" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) - 6:13
5. "Understanding" (Sam Gary, Mark Nash) - 6:52
6. "Chitlins con Carne" (Kenny Burrell) - 6:30

Personnel

• Big John Patton - organ
• Harold Alexander - tenor saxophone, flute
• Hugh Walker - drums

References