Soul Connection
{{Infobox album
| name = Soul Connection
| type = studio
| artist = John Patton
| cover = Soul Connection.jpg
| alt =
| released = 1983
| recorded = June 7, 1983
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Jazz
| length = 40:22
| label = Nilva
| producer = Alvin Queen
| chronology = John Patton
| prev_title = Memphis to New York Spirit
| prev_year = 1969-70
| next_title = Blue Planet Man
| next_year = 1993
}}
Soul Connection is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1983 and released on the Nilva label.
Reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Allmusic
| rev1Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}
}}
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars and stated "It is the lost gem in his catalog and showcases him in one of the most provocative quintets in his career; it feels quite directly like an extension of Patton's late Blue Note period on titles like Memphis to New York Spirit and Accent on the Blues... This is a necessary Patton date for fans".Jurek, T. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=soul-connection-r145284|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed November 8, 2010 The All About Jazz review by Jerry D'Souza stated "Patton had a strong band with him on this record... Time has not effaced nor worn the impact of this music. It is still relevant".D'Souza, J. [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=29994 Soul Connection Review], All About Jazz, July 15, 2008
Track listing
:All compositions by John Patton except as indicated
- "Soul Connection" (Duško Gojković) - 9:49
- "Pinto" - 5:19
- "Extensions" - 6:51
- "Space Station" (Grachan Moncur III) - 5:39
- "The Coaster" (Moncur) - 12:44
:*Recorded on June 7, 1983.
Personnel
- John Patton - organ
- Grachan Moncur III - trombone
- Grant Reed - tenor saxophone
- Melvin Sparks - guitar
- Alvin Queen - drums