Understanding (John Patton album)

Understanding is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars and stated "the endless repetitions on these rather simplistic originals may drive alert listeners batty after a while."

Track listing
All compositions by John Patton except where noted
 * 1) "Congo Chant" - 9:05
 * 2) "Alfie's Theme" (Sonny Rollins) - 4:40
 * 3) "Soul Man" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) - 6:13
 * 4) "Understanding" (Sam Gary, Mark Nash) - 6:52
 * 5) "Chitlins con Carne" (Kenny Burrell) - 6:30
 * Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on October 25, 1968.

Personnel

 * Big John Patton - organ
 * Harold Alexander - tenor saxophone, flute
 * Hugh Walker - drums