Patterns (album)

Patterns is an album by jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, released on the Blue Note label. Although recorded in 1968, the album was not released until 1980. "A Time to Go" was composed by James Spaulding as a tribute to Martin Luther King, "Effi" was composed by Stanley Cowell as a dedication to his wife, and the remaining pieces were composed by Joe Chambers.

Track listing

 * All tracks by Joe Chambers, unless otherwise noted.


 * 1) "Patterns" - 5:54
 * 2) "A Time to Go" (Spaulding) - 4:11
 * 3) "Ankara" - 7:18
 * 4) "Effi" (Cowell) - 7:08
 * 5) "Irina" - 5:45
 * 6) "Nocturnal" - 6:23
 * 7) "Patterns" [Alternate Take] - 5:56 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

 * Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone, marimba
 * James Spaulding - alto saxophone, flute
 * Stanley Cowell - piano
 * Reggie Workman - bass
 * Joe Chambers - drums