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 "Congo Chant" - 9:05 "Alfie's Theme" (Sonny Rollins) - 4:40 "Soul Man" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) - 6:13 "Understanding" (Sam Gary, Mark Nash) - 6:52 "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 References Blue Note Records albums John Patton (musician) albums 1968 albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Albums produced by Francis Wolff