| Memphis to New York Spirit | ||||
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| Released | 1996 | |||
| Recorded | June 9, 1969 & October 2, 1970 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 57:19 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Michael Cuscuna, Tom Evered | |||
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Memphis to New York Spirit is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1969 and 1970 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1996. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3½ stars and stated "Memphis to New York Spirit doesn't have a consistent groove like some other Patton records, but when it does click, the results are remarkable; it's worthy addition to a funky soul-jazz collection". [2]
All compositions by John Patton except where noted
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