Graffiti Blues
Graffiti Blues is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1973 and released on the Mainstream label.[1]
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Recorded | March 1, 1973 | |||
| Studio | The Record Plant, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:21 | |||
| Label | Mainstream | |||
| Producer | Bob Shad | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars stating "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".[2]
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Track listing
- "Graffiti Blues" (Blue Mitchell) - 7:16
- "Yeah Ya Right" (Herman Riley) - 5:29
- "Express" (Blue Mitchell) - 5:06
- "Asso-Kam" (Joe Sample) - 7:24
- "Dorado" (Joe Sample) - 8:59
- "Alone Again (Naturally)" (Gilbert O'Sullivan) - 3:24 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Where It's At" (David Matthews) - 3:31 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Funky Walk" (David Matthews) - 4:33 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Blue Funk" (David Matthews) - 4:38 Bonus track on CD reissue
- Recorded at the Record Plant in Los Angeles, California on March 1, 1973.
Personnel
- Blue Mitchell - trumpet
- Don Bailey - harmonica
- Herman Riley - flute, tenor saxophone
- Freddy Robinson - guitar
- Joe Sample - piano, electric piano
- Walter Bishop, Jr. - piano
- Darrell Clayborn - electric bass
- Raymond Pounds - drums
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References
- Blue Mitchell discography accessed June 15, 2010
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed June 15, 2010
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