Blue Mitchell - Graffiti Blues
2022 Japanese CD reissue
The fourth of five Mainstream sets led by Blue Mitchell finds the flexible hard bop trumpeter joined by a soulful and funky rhythm section (either Joe Sample or Walter Bishop Jr. on keyboards, guitarist Freddie Robinson, electric bassist Darrell Clayborn and drummer Ray Pounds) and tenor saxophonist Herman Riley.
The group plays three straight funky blues, including the title cut which features Don Bailey on harmonica, as well as a couple of basic Sample originals and a Mitchell ballad feature on "Alone Again, Naturally." Although not up to the same level as Blue Mitchell's earlier Blue Note dates, this accessible set does a good job of balancing worthwhile solos with catchy rhythms and has dated surprisingly well.
Scott Yanow ~ AllMusicGuide
(4526180635086)
| SKU | 4526180635086 |
| Barcode # | 4526180635086 |
| Brand | Select Japan |
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