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.

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AllMusic

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

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