1972 studio album by Blue Mitchell
Blues' Blues is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label.[ 1]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars stating "the music overall is listenable and funky , but not particularly memorable. Just an average date from these fine musicians".[ 2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 2]
All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated
"Casa Blues" (John Guerin ) - 8:25
"Just Made Up" (Joe Sample ) - 7:32
"Blues' Blues" - 7:05
"Granite & Concrete" (Hadley Caliman ) - 9:51
"I Didn't Ask To Be" (George Bohanon ) - 10:09
"Valerie" (Walter Bishop, Jr. ) - 12:26 [Bonus track on CD reissue ]
Recorded in Los Angeles, California in 1972.
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader or co-leader WithLou Donaldson WithPhilly Joe Jones WithSam Jones WithJimmy McGriff WithHorace Silver WithStanley Turrentine With others
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