John Patton (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Patton (musician)
American organist
Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1935
Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Date of Death: 19-Mar-2002
Profession: jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John Patton (musician)
- John Patton (July 12, 1935 – March 19, 2002) was an American jazz, blues and R&B pianist and organist, often known by his nickname, Big John Patton. Patton was one of the most in-demand organists during the golden era of the Hammond B-3 organs between 1963 and 1970.
- He was a major figure in the development of the funk and blues-rooted jazz style known as soul jazz and is considered a roots player who inspired the acid jazz movement.
- He recorded extensively for Blue Note, and performed or collaborated with Lloyd Price, Grant Green, and Lou Donaldson.
- Patton had a lower profile in the 1970s but enjoyed a comeback in the 1980s and '90s, often in collaboration with saxophonist John Zorn.
- His music evolved to incorporate modal and free jazz.
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