These Are Soulful Days
Studio album by Don Patterson
Released	1974
Recorded	September 17, 1973 RCA Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	46:58
Label	Muse MR 5032
Producer	Don Schlitten
Don Patterson chronology
The Return of Don Patterson (1972) These Are Soulful Days (1974) Movin' Up! (1977)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

These Are Soulful Days is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse label. ^[2]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with a review stating, "These Are Soulful Days is easily recommendable to fans of classic organ, guitar, sax combos, as well as to listeners who simply enjoy the playing of top-flight jazz musicians who have a healthy respect for the music's blues roots". ^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Don Patterson except as indicated

1. "These Are Soulful Days" ( Cal Massey) - 8:15
2. " Whistle While You Work" ( Frank Churchill, Larry Morey) - 7:30
3. " Skylark" ( Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael) - 9:12
4. " Blue 'n' Boogie" ( Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) - 4:06
5. "Muse Blues" - 17:55

Personnel

• Don Patterson - organ
• Jimmy Heath - tenor saxophone
• Pat Martino - guitar
• Albert Heath - drums

References