At the time that this Mainstream LP was recorded, Blue Mitchell was the featured trumpeter with John Mayall's blues group. Mayall returned the favor for Blue's set, playing harmonica with an electric octet headed by Mitchell. Among the sidemen are Herman Riley (on tenor and flute), keyboardist Joe Sample and guitarist Freddy Robinson. The material (all obscure originals) is primarily blues-oriented, and the music overall is listenable and funky, but not particularly memorable. Just an average date from these fine musicians. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Blue's Blues
01/01/1972 | P-vine Japan
All Music Guide Review
Blue's Blues Track Listing
Credits of Blue's Blues
- Raymond Lee Pounds
- Drums
- Bob Shad
- Producer
- Freddy Robinson
- Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
- Darrell Clayborn
- Bass
- John Guerin
- Drums
- John Mayall
- Harmonica, ?
- Blue Mitchell
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Horn, Main Performer
- Joe Sample
- Piano, Piano (Electric)
- Herman Riley
- Flute, Saxophone, Sax (Tenor)
















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