Vital Blue, by Blue Mitchell

Vital Blue

by Blue Mitchell

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	1.	Booty Shakin 05:27
	2.	Vital Blue 05:22
	3.	Unseen Sounds 03:31
	4.	Herman's Helmet 07:05
	5.	I Love You 05:16
	6.	For All We Know 02:38

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Blue Mitchell recorded Vital Blue in the early 70's but I love that he is still embracing the 60's while elevating them with some 70's sounds. It's funky but stays away from the fusion that was exploding at this time. Mitchell's playing is extraordinary as he seamlessly explores the jazz genre from bebop to spiritual on this album.

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released July 9, 1971

Bass – Stan Gilbert
Design [Cover Design] – Ruby Mazur's Art Department
Drums – Doug Sides
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Joe Henderson
Liner Notes – Leonard Feather
Photography By – Dick Sandres
Piano – Walter Bishop, Jr.
Producer – Bob Shad
Tenor Saxophone – Ernie Watts
Trumpet – Blue Mitchell
Vocals [Vocal Effects] – Susaye Greene

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If you don't know Blue Mitchell, you're in for a funky, soulful ride. A hard bop trumpet player who toured with Ray Charles, Lena Horne, George Benson,Tony Bennett, etc. He was on of the most melodic players of his generation, taken too soon by cancer at the age of 49. ... more

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