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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Blue Mitchell • Blue's Moods

Review
by Scott Yanow
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.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/blues-moods-mw0000197301

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
De las siete grabaciones de Riverside del trompetista Blue Mitchell, sólo este conjunto -junto con tres números de Blue Soul- presenta a Mitchell como único trompa. Acompañado por el pianista Wynton Kelly, el bajista Sam Jones, y el baterista Roy Brooks, el trompetista es típicamente distintivo, oscilante e inventivo dentro del género hard bop. Interpreta cuatro estándares, además de "Sweet Pumpkin" de Ronnell Bright, la oscura "Avars" y un par de originales de forma excelente.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/blues-moods-mw0000197301

1 - I'll Close My Eyes - 5:53
2 - Avars - 4:03
3 - Scrapple From The Apple - 3:57
4 - Kinda Vague - 6:24
5 - Sir John - 6:03
6 - When I Fall In Love - 5:39
7 - Sweet Pumpkin - 4:16
8 - I Wish I Knew - 4:26

Credits:
    Bass – Sam Jones
    Design [Cover] – Ken Deardoff
    Drums – Roy Brooks
    Engineer [Recording] – Ray Fowler
    Photography By – Lawrence N. Shustak
    Piano – Wynton Kelly
    Producer – Orrin Keepnews
    Remastered By [Digital] – Phil De Lancie
    Trumpet – Richard "Blue" Mitchell*

Label:    Riverside Records
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/master/370496-Blue-Mitchell-Blues-Moods