The Thing to Do (album)

The Thing to Do is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1964 and released on the Blue Note label.[2]

The Thing to Do
Studio album by
Blue Mitchell
ReleasedJune 1965[1]
RecordedJuly 30, 1964
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
GenreJazz
Length40:18
LabelBlue Note
BST 84178
ProducerAlfred Lion
Blue Mitchell chronology
Step Lightly
(1963)		 The Thing to Do
(1965)		 Down with It!
(1965)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars and stated "The record is prime Blue Note hard bop, containing inventive tunes, meaningful solos, and an enthusiastic but tight feel. Highly recommended".[3]

Track listing
  1. "Fungii Mama" (Mitchell) - 7:49
  2. "Mona's Mood" (Heath) - 5:18
  3. "The Thing to Do" (Heath) - 7:08
  4. "Step Lightly" (Henderson) - 10:27
  5. "Chick's Tune" (Corea) - 9:36

Personnel

References
  1. "New Album Releases". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 12 June 1965. p. 38. Retrieved 1 August 2018 – via Internet Archive.
  2. "Blue Mitchell Leader Entry". www.jazzdiscography.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 26, 2010
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