Blues' Blues is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label.[1]
Blues' Blues | ||||
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Released | 1972 | |||
Recorded | 1972 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 43:02 | |||
Label | Mainstream | |||
Producer | Bob Shad | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars stating "the music overall is listenable and funky, but not particularly memorable. Just an average date from these fine musicians".[2]
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Track listing
edit- All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated
- "Casa Blues" (John Guerin) - 8:25
- "Just Made Up" (Joe Sample) - 7:32
- "Blues' Blues" - 7:05
- "Granite & Concrete" (Hadley Caliman) - 9:51
- "I Didn't Ask To Be" (George Bohanon) - 10:09
- "Valerie" (Walter Bishop, Jr.) - 12:26 [Bonus track on CD reissue]
- Recorded in Los Angeles, California in 1972.
Personnel
edit- Blue Mitchell - trumpet, flugelhorn
- John Mayall - harmonica
- Herman Riley - flute, tenor saxophone
- Freddy Robinson - guitar
- Joe Sample - piano, electric piano
- Darrell Clayborn - electric bass
- John Guerin - drums
References
edit- ^ Blue Mitchell discography accessed June 15, 2010
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed June 15, 2010