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Don Patterson (organist)
Don Patterson (July 22, 1936 – February 10, 1988) was an American jazz organist. Early life Patterson played piano from childhood and was heavily influenced by Erroll Garner in his youth. In 1956, he switched to organ after hearing Jimmy Smith play the instrument. Career In the early-1960s, he began playing regularly with Sonny Stitt, and he began releasing material as a leader on Prestige Records from 1964 (with Pat Martino and Billy James as sidemen). His most commercially successful album was 1964's ''Holiday Soul'', which reached #85 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in 1967. Personal life Patterson's troubles with drug addiction hobbled his career in the 1970s, during which he occasionally recorded for Muse Records and lived in Gary, Indiana.Steve Huey, Don Pattersonat Allmusic In the 1980s, he moved to Philadelphia and made a small comeback, but his health deteriorated over the course of the decade, and he died there in 1988. Discography As leader * ''Goin' Down Home' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus () is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio. With a 2020 census population of 905,748, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., the second-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago, and the third-most populous state capital. Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County; it also extends into Delaware and Fairfield counties. It is the core city of the Columbus metropolitan area, which encompasses 10 counties in central Ohio. The metropolitan area had a population of 2,138,926 in 2020, making it the largest entirely in Ohio and 32nd-largest in the U.S. Columbus originated as numerous Native American settlements on the banks of the Scioto River. Franklinton, now a city neighborhood, was the first European settlement, laid out in 1797. The city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and laid out to become the state capital. The city was named for Italian explorer Christopher Colu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goin' Down Home
''Goin' Down Home'' is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in Chicago in 1963 and released on the Cadet label in 1966.Edwards, D. & Callahan, MCadet Album Discography (1965-1971)accessed March 22, 2013 Although it is the earliest recordings led by Patterson it as not released until after he had produced several albums for Prestige Records. Reception Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating simply "Includes the Nat Adderley tune "Worksong".Erlewine, MAllmusic Review accessed March 22, 2013 Track listing ''All compositions by Sonny Stitt except as indicated'' # "Little Duck" - 4:25 # "John Brown's Body" (Traditional) - 4:58 # "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" ( Duke Ellington) - 4:35 # "Frankie Mc" (Paul Weedon) - 3:54 # "It's Magic" - 5:04 # "Goin' Down Home" - 4:17 # "Trick Bag" (Weedon) - 5:43 # "1197 Fair" - 4:49 # "Work Song" (Nat Adderley) - 5:07 Personnel * Don Patterson - organ *Paul Weedon - guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David "Fathead" Newman
David "Fathead" Newman (February 24, 1933 – January 20, 2009) was an American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s and early 1960s recordings by Ray Charles. The AllMusic Guide to Jazz wrote that "there have not been many saxophonists and flutists more naturally soulful than David 'Fathead' Newman." Newman was a leading exponent of the "Texas Tenor" saxophone style, a big-toned, bluesy approach popularized by jazz tenor players from that state. Early life Newman was born in Corsicana, Texas, United States, on February 24, 1933, but grew up in Dallas, where he studied first the piano and then the saxophone. According to one account, he got his nickname "Fathead" in school when "an outraged music instructor used it as an epithet after catching Mr. Newman playing a Sousa march from memory rather than from reading the sheet music, which rested upside dow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mellow Soul
''Mellow Soul'' is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label. accessed March 28, 2013 Reception awarded the album 3 stars stating "A trio date with David Fathead Newman on sax and flute plus Billy James on drums".All Music GuidAllmusic Review accessed March 28, 2013 Track listing ''All compositions by Don Patterson except as indicated'' # "Hump Snapa Blues" - 5:00 # "Music to Think By" (Richard Boyell) - 4:00 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Happening!
''Soul Happening!'' is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1966 and released on the Prestige label. accessed March 28, 2013 Reception awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic Reviewaccessed March 28, 2013 Track listing # "" (Traditional) 5:25 # "[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boss Men
''The Boss Men'' is an album by organist Don Patterson with saxophonist Sonny Stitt and drummer Billy James recorded in late 1965 and released on the Prestige label. accessed March 28, 2013 Reception awarded the album 2½ stars stating "While this is a respectable straight-ahead jazz-with-organ session, it's also so similar to so many other Prestige dates from the mid-'60s -- not to mention the other dates which featured the exact same three players as this LP does -- that it challenges the reviewer to come up with anything new, fresh, and exciting to say about the music".Unterberger, R[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Byrd
Gerald Lester Byrd (March 9, 1920 – April 11, 2005) was an American musician who played the lap steel guitar in country and Hawaiian music, as well as a singer-songwriter and the head of a music publishing firm. He appeared on numerous radio programs. Career Byrd was born in Lima, Ohio, United States, one of five siblings, his interest in the instrument began after a "tent show" when he was 12 and by 15 he was playing in bars. Although his initial interest was Hawaiian music much of his work was country. In 1944/1945 he joined the Grand Ole Opry. He was important to the early career of Dolly Parton being one of the first to sign her. He also was an educator of the steel guitar giving lessons to Jimmie Vaughan and Jerry Garcia among others. The list of artists that Byrd played or recorded with included Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline and Red Foley and countless others. With Hank Williams he played songs such as "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", " Lovesick Blues" and " A M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satisfaction!
''Satisfaction!'' is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label. accessed March 28, 2013 Reception awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic Reviewaccessed March 28, 2013 Track listing ''All compositions by Don Patterson except as indicated'' # "Bowl Full of Yok" - 10:13 # "Goin' to Meeting" - 7:09 # " |
Holiday Soul (Don Patterson Album)
''Holiday Soul'' is an album of Christmas music by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label. Reception Allmusic writer Kurt Edwards awarded the album 3 stars stating "The group put their own warm spin on winter classics, staying true to the melodies while giving themselves room to stretch out a bit. It adds up to a hopeful, fun record, perfect for any holiday party, no matter your affiliation" and noting the album "manage to capture the best of the season's feeling".Edwards, KAllmusic Review accessed March 22, 2013 Don Patterson's most commercially successful album was 1964's ''Holiday Soul'', which reached #85 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in 1967. ''Holiday Soul'' was reissued in 2015 on the LP format only. Track listing # "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (Johnny Marks) - 3:10 # "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" (Frank Loesser) - 5:20 # "You're All I Want for Christmas" (Seger Ellis, Glen Moore) - 2:50 # "Silent Night" ( Franz Gruber, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patterson's People
''Patterson's People'' is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label. accessed March 22, 2013 Reception writer awarded the album 4 stars stating "It's classic stuff".Chadbourne, EAllmusic Review accessed March 22, 2013 Track listing All compositions by Don Patterso ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Cake Walk
''Hip Cake Walk'' is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label. accessed March 22, 2013 Reception writer awarded the album 4 stars stating "Organist Don Patterson went through a richly productive period in the '60s, fashioning a fortress of funky organ jazz hi-fi on the Prestige label" and noting the album has "special status".Chadbourne, E[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Booker Ervin
Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970) was an American tenor saxophone player. His tenor playing was characterised by a strong, tough sound and blues/gospel phrasing. He is remembered for his association with bassist Charles Mingus. Biography Ervin was born in Denison, Texas, United States. He first learned to play trombone at a young age from his father, who played the instrument with Buddy Tate."Ervin, Booker T., Jr." Texas State Historical Association. After leaving school, Ervin joined the , stationed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
