title: Accent on the Blues
text: # Accent on the Blues
  
  Accent on the Blues is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Accent on the Blues is among the most atmospheric music Patton has ever made. While it stops short of being free, it's hardly funky soul-jazz, and that may disappoint some fans of his rip-roaring style. Nevertheless, the album is a rewarding listen, primarily because it displays a more reflective side of his talent".
  
  ## Track listing
  
      All compositions by John Patton except as indicated
  * "Rakin' and Scrapin'" (Harold Mabern) – 10:05
  * "Freedom Jazz Dance" (Eddie Harris) – 4:44
  * "Captain Nasty" (Marvin Cabell) – 5:06
  * "Village Lee" (Cabell) – 7:21
  * "Lite Hit" (Cabell) – 6:21
  * "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream" (Aretha Franklin, Ted White) – 6:56
  * "Lite Hit" [alternate take] (Cabell) – 6:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
  * "Buddy Boy" – 6:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
  * "2 J" – 7:46 Bonus track on CD reissue
  * "Sweet Pea" – 5:22 Bonus track on CD reissue
     * Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 15 (tracks 1-7) and June 9 (tracks 8-10), 1969.
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Big John Patton – organ
  * Marvin Cabell – tenor saxophone, flute
  * George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 8-10)
  * James Blood Ulmer – guitar (tracks 1-7)
  * Leroy Williams – drums
  