Patterns in Jazz

Patterns in Jazz is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gil Mellé recorded on April 1, 1956 and released on Blue Note later that year. The quintet features trombonist Eddie Bert and rhythm section Joe Cinderella, Oscar Pettiford and Ed Thigpen.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states, "Gil Melle's debut album for Blue Note, is filled with bright, bold colors and identifiable patterns that camouflage how adventurous the work actually is. On the surface, the music is cool and laid-back, but close listening reveals the invention in Melle's compositions and arrangements of the standards... Ultimately, Patterns in Jazz is cerebral music that swings—it's entertaining, but stimulating."

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians

• Gil Mellé – baritone saxophone
• Eddie Bert – trombone
• Joe Cinderella – guitar
• Oscar Pettiford – bass
• Ed Thigpen – drums

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Barry Ulanov – liner notes

References

1. Jazz (design)
2. Patterns of Jazz
3. Latin jazz
4. Jazz
5. Tresillo (rhythm)
6. Utah Jazz
7. Rhythm and blues
8. Beatnik
9. The Complete Blue Note Fifties Sessions
10. Jazz fusion
11. Afro-Cuban jazz
12. Music of New Orleans
13. Clave (rhythm)
14. Jazz drumming
15. Patterns (album)
16. Primitive Modern
17. Melodic pattern
18. Bossa nova
19. Four note group
20. Swing time