Let 'Em Roll

by Big John Patton

Let 'Em Roll cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1967
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:55
  • Community rating: 4.01/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A definitive statement in the soul-jazz organ trio format, characterized by deep, swinging grooves and blues-drenched improvisations. The interplay between the Hammond B3 and the vibraphone creates a remarkably mellow yet rhythmic sonic texture.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, rhythmic, improvisation, soulful, groove-laden, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. Let 'Em Roll (6:48)
  2. Latona (7:23)
  3. The Shadow Of Your Smile (6:55)
  4. The Turnaround (6:49)
  5. Jakey (5:37)
  6. One Step Ahead (6:26)

Credits

  • John Patton - primary artist, organ, written-by
  • Otis Finch - drums
  • Grant Green - guitar
  • Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone [vibes]
  • Johnny Mandel - written-by
  • Paul Francis Webster - written-by
  • Hank Mobley - written-by

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