The Way of the Groove Ben Patterson

• 1 Anniversary Patio 07:38
• 2 Here Now 06:50
• 3 FLT 07:49
• 4 Stank Face 06:03
• 5 The Lucky One 06:47
• 6 The Way of the Groove 07:09
• 7 What Happens Next? (Intro) 02:02
• 8 What Happens Next? 08:15
• 9 This and That 07:16
• 10 Hangin' 06:48
• Total Runtime 01:06:37

Info for The Way of the Groove

Combining a quest for memorable melodies with his love of music that grooves and makes people move, trombonist Ben Patterson channels the likes of The Crusaders, The Brecker Brothers, and Herbie Hancock in creating this set of new original music. With strong helpings of funk, reggae, blues-shuffle, and the DC area's indigenous go-go beat, Patterson's band favorably recalls the R&B-based jazz recordings that filled the US pop, R&B, and jazz airplay charts in the '70s. Patterson features his working band of guitarist Shawn Purcell, pianist/B-3 organist/keyboardist Harry Appelman, Paul Henry on bass and drummer Todd Harrison, along with a guest appearance by saxophonist Luis Hernandez.

"An album full of action scenes and grooves without hip gimmicks..." (Jazz'halo, Belgium)

"Big-toned trombonist Ben Patterson digs in deep with his team of Shawn Purcell/g, Harry Appelman/B3-p-synth, Paul Henry/b, Todd Harrison/dr, Luis Hernandez/ts and even joins in the vocals with Evan Reiger and Purcell. His horn fills the room on his solo intro to "What Happens Next" before Henry's electric bass takes the team into the world of soulf ..." (Jazz Weekly, George W Harris)

Ben Patterson, trombone
Shawn Purcell, guitar
Luis Hernandez, tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 6, 8)
Harry Appelman, Hammond B3 organ, piano, synthesizers
Paul Henry, acoustic & electric bass
Todd Harrison, drums, percussion
Evan Reiger, vocals (track 8)
Shawn Purcell, vocals (track 8)
Ben Patterson, vocals (track 8)

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