Of trumpeter Blue Mitchell's seven Riverside recordings (all of which have been reissued as CDs in the Original Jazz Classics series), 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, Ronnell Bright's "Sweet Pumpkin," and the obscure "Avars," and a pair of originals in fine fashion. [Universal issued their Japanese edition in 2008.] ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Blue's Moods (Japan)
04/22/2008 | Universal Japan
All Music Guide Review
Blue's Moods (Japan) Track Listing
Credits of Blue's Moods (Japan)
- Jack Matthews
- Mastering
- Ken Deardoff
- Cover Design
- Ray Fowler
- Engineer
- Orrin Keepnews
- Producer, Liner Notes
- Wynton Kelly
- Piano












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