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The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states, "Gil Melle's debut album for Blue Note, is filled with bright, bold colors and identifiable patterns that camouflage how adventurous the work actually is. On the surface, the music is cool and laid-back, but close listening reveals the invention in Melle's compositions and arrangements of the standards... Ultimately, Patterns in Jazz is cerebral music that swings—it's entertaining, but stimulating."
Track listing
All tracks are written by Gil Mellé, except as noted.