Impressions of a Patch of Blue is a 1966 album by vibraphonist Walt Dickerson with keyboardist Sun Ra in a rare appearance as a sideman. It is based on themes from Jerry Goldsmith's score for the film A Patch of Blue (1965) starring Sidney Poitier. Sun Ra plays the harpsichord, an instrument rarely used in a jazz setting. It is the last album Dickerson recorded before his decade long sabbatical from jazz before his comeback in the mid-1970s.
Track listing "A Patch of Blue (Part 1)" "A Patch of Blue (Part 2)" "Bacon & Eggs" "High Hopes" "Alone in the Dark (Part 1)" "Alone in the Dark (Part 2)" "Selina's Fantasy" "Thataway"
Personnel Walt Dickerson – vibraphone Sun Ra – piano, harpsichord, celeste Bob Cunningham – bass Roger Blank – drums
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