Blue Mitchell - Blue’s Moods

Originally released on the Riverside label, Blue’s Moods features Mitchell alongside Wynton Kelly (piano), Sam Jones (bass), and Roy Brooks (drums).

Upon Blue’s Moods release in 1960, DownBeat observed that the work “reflects the attainment of a measure of self-assurance and restraint, hallmarks…of the mature artist.”

Blue’s Moods exudes warmth and curiosity in covers such as the chilled-out, sauntering “Sweet Pumpkin” and the edgier, life-affirming “Avars.” Blue’s Moods is as seemingly effortless as effortless gets.

This new edition of the album is released as part of the Original Jazz Classics Series with all-analog mastering from the original tapes.

Blue’s Moods exudes warmth and curiosity in covers such as the chilled-out, sauntering “Sweet Pumpkin” and the edgier, life-affirming “Avars.” Blue’s Moods is as seemingly effortless as effortless gets.