Understanding is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label.[1]

Understanding
Studio album by John Patton
Released	1968
Recorded	October 25, 1968
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:48
Label	Blue Note
Producer	Francis Wolff
John Patton chronology
Boogaloo (1968) Understanding (1968) Accent on the Blues (1969)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

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."[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Patton except where noted

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

• Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on October 25, 1968.

Personnel

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

References