Patterns of Jazz

Patterns of Jazz
Studio album by Cecil Payne
Released	1957
Recorded	May 19 & 22, 1956 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:30
Label	Savoy MG 12147
Cecil Payne chronology
Patterns of Jazz (1956) Shaw 'Nuff (1961)

Patterns of Jazz is an album by saxophonist Cecil Payne recorded in 1956 and released on the Savoy label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with the review by Jim Todd stating, "For listeners who have yet to become acquainted with Cecil Payne, this classic mid-'50s Savoy recording would make a good introduction".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Cecil Payne except as indicated

1. "This Time the Dream's on Me" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) - 3:46
2. "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) - 7:47
3. "Chessman's Delight" (Randy Weston) - 5:27
4. "Arnetta" - 3:38
5. "Saucer Eyes" (Weston) - 6:38
6. "Man of Moods" (Duke Jordan, Cecil Payne) - 5:33
7. "Bringing up Father" - 6:19
8. "Groovin' High" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 4:22

• Recorded at Van Gelder Studio on May 19 (tracks 1-4) and May 22 (tracks 5-8), 1956

Personnel

• Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet (tracks 5-8)
• Duke Jordan - piano
• Tommy Potter - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

References