Impressions of "A Patch of Blue"
by Walt Dickerson
- Type: Album
- Released: 1966
- Label: MGM
- Country: United States
- Length: 35:23
- Community rating: 3.59/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Reinterpreting Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar-nominated film score, vibraphonist Walt Dickerson utilizes a chordless trio format to deliver a deeply atmospheric, highly abstract set of modal jazz. Accompanied only by bass and drums (featuring Sun Ra Arkestra alumnus Bob Cunningham), Dickerson's striking, rapid-fire mallet technique turns cinematic themes into complex, cerebral post-bop explorations. It is a haunting, masterful showcase of his under-recognized talent.
Genres
Descriptors: Soundtrack, improvisation, complex, technical, atmospheric
Tracklist
- A Patch of Blue - Pt. 1 (1:28)
- A Patch of Blue - Pt. 2 (4:34)
- Bacon and Eggs (5:31)
- High Hopes (5:09)
- Alone in the Park - Pt. 1 (2:57)
- Alone in the Park - Pt. 2 (7:07)
- Selina's Fantasy (4:01)
- Thataway (4:34)
Credits
- Walt Dickerson Quartet - primary artist
- Marvin Pastina - artwork [cover art]
- Bob Cunningham - bass
- Jerry Goldsmith - composed by
- Roger Blank - drums
- Sun Ra - harpsichord, piano
- Walt Dickerson - vibraphone