Blue Mitchell The Thing to Do: Blue Note Classic

Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series Edition of Blue Mitchell's The Thing to Do on 180g LP: Mastered by Kevin Gray Directly from the Original Master Tapes and Manufactured at Optimal in Germany

Miami-born trumpeter Blue Mitchell had a soulful, swinging style that was a deep embodiment of the Blue Note ethos. Mitchell had been a sideman on sessions led by Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Smith, Jackie McLean and appeared on numerous classics as a member of the Horace Silver Quintet before he signed with Blue Note as a leader. Equally at home in a variety of settings, Mitchell’s 1964 label debut The Thing to Do showcased his sound across a diverse set of tunes from the irrepressible Calypso “Fungii Mama” to the stunning ballad “Mona’s Mood” to swinging numbers like “Step Lightly,” “Chick’s Tune,” and the grooving title track. Pianist Chick Corea makes one of his earliest appearances on record here along with drummer Al Foster, bassist Gene Taylor, and tenor saxophonist Junior Cook.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Musicians:
Blue Mitchell - Trumpet
Chick Corea - Piano
Junior Cook - Tenor Saxophone
Gene Taylor - Bass
Al Foster - Drums

Features:
• Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
• All Analog 180g Stereo Vinyl on LP
• Mastered by Kevin Gray Directly from the Original Master Tapes
• Manufactured at Optimal in Germany