JOHN PATTON w/MELVIN SPARKS SOUL CONNECTION RARE ORIG '83 FRENCH-ONLY NILVA LP

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·       “BIG” JOHN PATTON with GRACHAM MONCUR III, MELVIN SPARKS, GRANT REED AND ALVIN QUEEN – SOUL CONNECTION – RARE FRENCH-ONLY ALBUM, NOT ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES – ORIGINAL 1983 NILVA RECORDS STEREO LP NQ-3406

·       ORIGINAL FRENCH PRESSING

·       ORIGINAL RED “NILVA” LABEL

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST FRENCH PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·       ORIGINAL, THIN CARDBOARD COVER (EUROPEAN STYLE)

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

·       THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

·       This album is currently out of print and unavailable on Compact Disc, or in any other format.

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Big John Patton's Soul Connection originally appeared on drummer Alvin Queen's Nilva label in 1983 -- just before the organist's "rediscovery" by John Zorn in the 1990s. 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. Patton is accompanied here by the great soul-jazz guitarist Melvin Sparks; tenor saxman Grant Reed; trombonist, composer, and arranger Grachan Moncur III; and Queen -- who produced the set -- on drums. Musically, the material reflects the diverse range and demeanor of this band. Reed is the least well-known member, but his jazz and funk associations run deep. He appeared with Jack Walrath on the front line of Don Pullen's quintet, and in the early '70s was a member of Mongo Santamaria's band. A disciple of Texas tenor Booker Ervin, he has a big soulful tone that reaches both ends of the spectrum, from Arnett Cobb shouts to John Coltrane's angles. There are two tunes apiece by Patton and Moncur. However, the opening title track is a reading of one of trumpeter Dusko Goykovich's finest soul-jazz numbers (in which the composer directly pays homage to the early-'70s Crusaders). It begins with a break-heavy Latin shuffle from Queen before the front line kicks it into stomp groove. Goykovich wrote some mean titles in his day, and this is one of the very best. It's complex progressive jazz, yet lies deeply in the soul pocket, lending it an earthy quality, too -- thanks in large part to Sparks' choppy chord voicings that allow Patton to solo freely.

Patton's "Pinto" and "Extensions" follow. They are two of the big surprises here. While they come right out of the hard bop realm, they open up inside in unique ways, all the while relying on the same melodies to provide plenty of room for improvisation. This is especially true of the former, which is based on a breezy, hard bop blues and has some excellent honking by Reed; he takes it just outside enough to push Patton and Moncur into some compelling places. The latter number is even more adventurous, with some turnstile breaks by Queen. The knotty funk comes out of the Horace Silver book, but given that it's a B-3 quartet, it changes almost immediately -- Sparks' solo is stellar. Moncur's tunes are shocking yet bear his trademark signature. "Space Station" riffs on the pop tune theme "Bewitched" before giving way to a driving hard bop center with a fine solo by Moncur and killer fills in the high register from Patton. The closer, "The Coaster," is classic Moncur. It opens with a staggered call and response between the trombonist and Reed, with Sparks taking the first solo. It employs everything from bebop to soul-jazz to swing, and evokes the entire history of the jazz guitar. Patton eggs him on, playing against the tune's rhythm like another percussionist, popping two-fisted chords in chopped-up bursts, leaving Queen to concentrate on keeping the swing intact. The repeated interactions by Reed and Moncur preface excellent solos by both before the melody returns, closing this set like a well-sprung trap. This is a necessary Patton date for fans. [This set was reissued on CD by Justin Time's Just a Memory imprint in 2008.]

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·                               CONDITION:

·                               THE RECORD

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(a)          WE GRADE THE VINYL AS  NEAR MINT. Some VERY LIGHT AND SUPERFICIAL abrasions – mostly sleeve scuffs -  are (barely) visible, but are probably inaudible,  and do not affect visual integrity or beauty of the vinyl. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b)            The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(c)           Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

·                               THE COVER

THE COVER IS NEAR MINT !

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-        Cover has a few tiny wrinkles along the spine  (BARELY VISIBLE)

-         Cover has one corner slightly worn (BARELY VISIBLE)

NO OTHER VISIBLE FLAWS OR IMPERFECTIONS ON THE  COVER

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