''Holiday Soul'' is an album of Christmas music by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the

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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, K
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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.

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Personnel

* Don Patterson - organ *

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*Billy James - drums

References

{{Don Patterson (organist) Don Patterson (organist) albums 1964 Christmas albums Prestige Records albums Albums produced by Ozzie Cadena Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Christmas albums by American artists Jazz Christmas albums