Vital Blue is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1971 and released on the Mainstream label.[1]

Vital Blue
Studio album by
Released1971
RecordedJune 26 & 27, 1971
GenreJazz
Length28:39
LabelMainstream
ProducerBob Shad
Blue Mitchell chronology
Blue Mitchell
(1971)
Vital Blue
(1971)
Blues' Blues
(1972)

Reception

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The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars.[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated
  1. "Booty Shakin'" (Ernie Wilkins) – 5:20
  2. "Vital Blue" (Wilkins) – 5:17
  3. "Unseen Sounds" (Jimmy Bond) – 3:24
  4. "Herman's Helmet" (Jack Wilson) – 6:57
  5. "I Love You" (Cole Porter) – 5:09
  6. "For All We Know" (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:32
  • Recorded in New York City on June 26 & 27, 1971.

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Blue Mitchell discography accessed June 16, 2011
  2. ^ a b Allmusic Review accessed June 16, 2011