Experience the timeless brilliance of Blue Mitchell's 1960 masterpiece, Blue's Moods, now available in a premium 180-gram vinyl edition. This album showcases Mitchell's exceptional talent as a jazz trumpeter, blending hard bop with soulful melodies. Featuring an all-star lineup including Wynton Kelly on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Roy Brooks on drums, this release is a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and vinyl collectors alike. The album is part of the acclaimed Original Jazz Classics Series, meticulously remastered from the original tapes at Cohearent Audio and pressed at RTI for unparalleled sound quality. Presented in a Tip-On Jacket, this edition preserves the authenticity and warmth of the original recording.
Album Information:- Artist: Blue Mitchell
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop
- Label: Riverside
- Featuring: Wynton Kelly (piano), Sam Jones (bass), Roy Brooks (drums)
- A1. I'll Close My Eyes – 5:55
- A2. Avars – 4:03
- A3. Scrapple From The Apple – 3:57
- A4. Kinda Vague – 6:15
- B1. Sir John – 6:00
- B2. When I Fall In Love – 5:38
- B3. Sweet Pumpkin – 4:14
- B4. I Wish I Knew – 4:23
- Edition: Original Jazz Classics Series
- Audio: All-analog mastering from original tapes
- Packaging: Tip-On Jacket
- Media: 180-gram vinyl
Blue Mitchell (1930–1979) was an American jazz trumpeter known for his smooth tone and lyrical phrasing. A prominent figure in the hard bop movement, Mitchell played with legends like Horace Silver and John Coltrane. His work on Blue's Moods exemplifies his ability to blend technical prowess with emotional depth, making it a cornerstone of his discography.