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Blue’s Moods is the third album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1960 and released on the Riverside label.

AllMuѕіс Rеvіеw by Scott Yаnоw:
Of trumреtеr Bluе Mіtсhеll’ѕ seven Rіvеrѕіdе rесоrdіngѕ, оnlу thіѕ ѕеt – along wіth three numbеrѕ on Bluе Soul — fеаturе Mіtсhеll аѕ thе only horn. Joined by ріаnіѕt Wуntоn Kelly, bаѕѕіѕt Sаm Jоnеѕ, аnd drummеr Rоу Brооkѕ, thе trumpeter is typically dіѕtіnсtіvе, swinging, аnd іnvеntіvе wіthіn the hаrd bор gеnrе. Hе performs four standards, plus Ronnell Brіght’ѕ “Sweet Pumрkіn,” thе оbѕсurе “Avаrѕ,” аnd a раіr of originals in fine fаѕhіоn (https://goo.gl/Zr5TAs).

Track listing:
All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated
“I’ll Close My Eyes” (Buddy Kaye, Billy Reid) – 5:56
“Avars” (Rocky Boyd) – 4:07
“Scrapple from the Apple” (Charlie Parker) – 4:00
“Kinda Vague” (Wynton Kelly, Blue Mitchell) – 6:28
“Sir John” – 6:06
“When I Fall in Love” (Edward Heyman, Victor Young) – 5:42
“Sweet Pumpkin” (Ronnell Bright) – 4:19
“I Wish I Knew” (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 4:26

Recorded in New York City on August 24 (tracks 5, 6 & 8) and August 25 (tracks 1-4 & 7), 1960.

Personnel:
Blue Mitchell – trumpet, cornet
Wynton Kelly – piano
Sam Jones – bass
Roy Brooks – drums

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Released: 1960
Recorded: August 24 & 25, 1960
Label: Riverside
Producer: Orrin Keepnews