title: Soul Connection
text: # Soul Connection
  
  Soul Connection is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1983 and released on the Nilva label.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  
  The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars and stated "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... This is a necessary Patton date for fans". The All About Jazz review by Jerry D'Souza stated "Patton had a strong band with him on this record... Time has not effaced nor worn the impact of this music. It is still relevant".
  
  ## Track listing
  
      All compositions by John Patton except as indicated
  * "Soul Connection" (Duško Gojković) - 9:49
  * "Pinto" - 5:19
  * "Extensions" - 6:51
  * "Space Station" (Grachan Moncur III) - 5:39
  * "The Coaster" (Moncur) - 12:44
  
     * Recorded on June 7, 1983.
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * John Patton - organ
  * Grachan Moncur III - trombone
  * Grant Reed - tenor saxophone
  * Melvin Sparks - guitar
  * Alvin Queen - drums
  