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Patterns is an album by the 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 Jr., recorded just three weeks before his assassination. “Effi” was composed by Stanley Cowell as a dedication to his wife, and the remaining pieces were composed by Joe Chambers.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4 stars stating “All in all, it’s another solid, inventive session by a musician who seemed capable of nothing less during this period of his career.”

Track listing:

“Patterns” – 5:56
“A Time to Go” (Spaulding) – 5:46
“Ankara” – 6:23
“Effi” (Cowell) – 7:08
“Irina” – 7:20
“Nocturnal” – 4:13
“Patterns” [alternate take] – 6:01

Personnel:
Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
James Spaulding – alto saxophone 4 tracks, flute 3 tracks
Stanley Cowell – piano
Reggie Workman – bass
Joe Chambers – drums

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Released: 1980;
1995 (CD)
Recorded: March 14, 1968
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Length: 36:39
Label: Blue Note
LT 1044;
CDP 7243 8 33583
Producer: Duke Pearson, Francis Wolff