Soul Connection is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1983 and released on the Nilva label.

Soul Connection
Studio album by John Patton
Released	1983
Recorded	June 7, 1983
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:22
Label	Nilva
Producer	Alvin Queen
John Patton chronology
Memphis to New York Spirit (1969-70) Soul Connection (1983) Blue Planet Man (1993)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

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".[1] 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".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Patton except as indicated

1. "Soul Connection" (Duško Gojković) - 9:49
2. "Pinto" - 5:19
3. "Extensions" - 6:51
4. "Space Station" (Grachan Moncur III) - 5:39
5. "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

References