Japanese Remastered SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2024.
"Along Came John" is a classic jazz album by organist Big John Patton, released in 1963 and now available on CD from Universal. This debut record showcases Patton's soulful Hammond B-3 organ style, blending bluesy grooves with hard bop energy across tracks like "The Silver Meter," "Spiffy Diffy," and the title track. The ensemble features notable musicians such as Grant Green on guitar and Ben Dixon on drums, creating an infectious synergy that has made this recording a favorite among jazz enthusiasts for decades. Universal, renowned for its commitment to preserving musical heritage, ensures high-quality sound reproduction and packaging with this release. Big John Patton was a pivotal figure in the soul-jazz movement of the 1960s; his innovative approach influenced countless artists and earned him critical acclaim through albums like "Let 'Em Roll" and collaborations with Blue Note Records.