John Patton (musician)
John Patton (July 12, 1935 – March 19, 2002) was an American jazz, blues and R&B pianist and organist often known by his nickname, Big John Patton.
John Patton | |
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| Also known as | Big John Patton |
| Born | July 12, 1935 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 2002 (aged 66) Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, blues, soul jazz, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Organ, piano |
| Labels | Blue Note, DIW |
Patton was one of the most in-demand organists during the golden era of the Hammond B-3 organs between 1963 and 1970. He recorded extensively for Blue Note and performed or collaborated with Lloyd Price, Grant Green, and Lou Donaldson. Patton had a lower profile in the 1970s but enjoyed a comeback in the 1980s and 1990s, often in collaboration with saxophonist John Zorn. His later music incorporated modal and free jazz.
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