Blue Mitchell: The Thing To Do (Classic Vinyl Series): Vinyl LP Kelly Lee Owens Victor Villarreal

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Blue Mitchell: The Thing To Do (Classic Vinyl Series): Vinyl LP Kelly Lee Owens Victor VillarrealMiami 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, Mitchells 1964 label debut The Thing To Do showcased his sound across a diverse set of