Patterns of Jazz

Patterns of Jazz is an album by saxophonist Cecil Payne recorded in 1956 and re-issued on the Savoy label. The original release was under the title "Cecil Payne Quartet And Quintet" on the short-lived Signal label.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Jim Todd stated: "For listeners who have yet to become acquainted with Cecil Payne, this classic mid-'50s Savoy recording would make a good introduction".

Track listing
All compositions by Cecil Payne, except as indicated
 * 1) "This Time the Dream's on Me" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) - 3:46
 * 2) "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) - 7:47
 * 3) "Chessman's Delight" (Randy Weston) - 5:27
 * 4) "Arnetta" - 3:38
 * 5) "Saucer Eyes" (Weston) - 6:38
 * 6) "Man of Moods" (Duke Jordan, Cecil Payne) - 5:33
 * 7) "Bringing up Father" - 6:19
 * 8) "Groovin' High"  (Dizzy Gillespie) - 4:22
 * Recorded at Van Gelder Studio on May 19 (tracks 1-4) and May 22 (tracks 5-8), 1956

Personnel

 * Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone
 * Kenny Dorham - trumpet (tracks 5-8)
 * Duke Jordan - piano
 * Tommy Potter - bass
 * Art Taylor - drums