Don Patterson - Holiday Soul (2015) [Hi-Res]

„Basic production issues mandate that seasonal records be finished long before anyone in their right mind might think about Santa Claus, but some, like Holiday Soul, manage to capture the best of the season's feeling. Don Patterson, working here in the standard organ trio format with a young Pat Martino on guitar and drummer Billy James, has the holiday season down, uh, cold. The group put their own warm spin on winter classics, staying true to the melodies while giving themselves room to stretch out a bit. It adds up to a hopeful, fun record, perfect for any holiday party, no matter your affiliation.“ (Kurt Edwards, AMG)

Don Patterson, organ
Pat Martino, guitar
Billy James, drums

Recorded November 25, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Produced by Ozzie Cadena

Digitally remastered