John Patton (musician)
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John Patton (July 12, 1935 – March 19, 2002)[1] was an American jazz, blues and R&B pianist and organist often known by his nickname, Big John Patton.
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Also known as | Big John Patton |
Born | (1935-07-12)July 12, 1935 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | March 19, 2002(2002-03-19) (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 |
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Patton was one of the most in-demand organists during the golden era of the Hammond B-3 organs between 1963 and 1970.[2] [3] 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.[2]