Blue's Moods

by Blue Mitchell

Overview

Of trumpeter Blue Mitchell's seven Riverside recordings, only this set -- along with three numbers on Blue Soul -- feature Mitchell as the only horn. Joined by pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Roy Brooks, the trumpeter is typically distinctive, swinging, and inventive within the hard bop genre. He performs four standards, plus Ronnell Bright's "Sweet Pumpkin," the obscure "Avars," and a pair of originals in fine fashion. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/15/2024
Label:	Craft Recordings
UPC:	0888072587717
Rank:	3008

Tracks

1. I'll Close My Eyes
2. Avars
3. Scrapple From The Apple
4. Kinda Vague
5. Sir John
6. When I Fall In Love
7. Sweet Pumpkin
8. I Wish I Knew

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Blue Mitchell   Primary Artist,Cornet,Trumpet
Sam Jones   Guest Artist,Bass
Wynton Kelly   Guest Artist,Piano
Roy Brooks   Drums

Technical Credits

Charlie Parker   Composer
Bobby Mitchell   Composer
Billy Reid   Composer
Ronnell Bright   Composer
Alan Yoshida   Mastering
Ray Fowler   Engineer
Rocky Boyd   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
Victor Young   Composer
Phil DeLancie   Digital Remastering
Lawrence Shustak   Photography
William Reid   Composer
Ken Deardoff   Cover Design,Design
Buddy Kaye   Composer
Dave Bartholomew   Composer
Akira Taguchi   Supervisor
Wynton Kelly   Composer
Blue Mitchell   Composer
Earl Montgomery   Composer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Orrin Keepnews   Producer,Liner Notes