Accent on the Blues
# Accent on the Blues

Accent on the Blues is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Accent on the Blues is among the most atmospheric music Patton has ever made. While it stops short of being free, it's hardly funky soul-jazz, and that may disappoint some fans of his rip-roaring style. Nevertheless, the album is a rewarding listen, primarily because it displays a more reflective side of his talent".

## Track listing

    All compositions by John Patton except as indicated
* "Rakin' and Scrapin'" (Harold Mabern) – 10:05
* "Freedom Jazz Dance" (Eddie Harris) – 4:44
* "Captain Nasty" (Marvin Cabell) – 5:06
* "Village Lee" (Cabell) – 7:21
* "Lite Hit" (Cabell) – 6:21
* "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream" (Aretha Franklin, Ted White) – 6:56
* "Lite Hit" [alternate take] (Cabell) – 6:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
* "Buddy Boy" – 6:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
* "2 J" – 7:46 Bonus track on CD reissue
* "Sweet Pea" – 5:22 Bonus track on CD reissue
   * Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 15 (tracks 1-7) and June 9 (tracks 8-10), 1969.

## Personnel

* Big John Patton – organ
* Marvin Cabell – tenor saxophone, flute
* George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 8-10)
* James Blood Ulmer – guitar (tracks 1-7)
* Leroy Williams – drums
