Name: Down With It! (Tone Poet Series)
Brand: Blue Mitchell

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4539577

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Remastered from Original Analogue Tapes. 180 Gram Vinyl. Deluxe Tip on Gatefold Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602445395774

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Blue Mitchell

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Blue Note

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Blue Mitchell was an American jazz trumpet player, composer, and band leader. Born on March 13, 1930 in Miami, Florida, he made a significant impact on the jazz scene during his career. Known for his soulful sound and melodic improvisation style, Mitchell collaborated with numerous renowned artists such as *Kenny Dorham*, *Jackie McLean*, and *Freddie Hubbard*. His contributions to the genre can be heard in his compositions and performances with various groups including Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers. Sadly, Mitchell passed away on May 21, 1979 in Los Angeles, California.

Throughout his life, Blue Mitchell's talent shone brightly as he showcased his skills as a trumpeter. He played with notable musicians like *Tina Brooks*, *Lou Donaldson*, and *Kenny Drew*. Mitchell's distinct sound resonated through recordings and live performances alike. His collaborations with artists such as *Stanley Turrentine* and *Nat Adderley* further solidified his reputation as a respected musician within the jazz community.

As part of the vibrant jazz scene of his time, Blue Mitchell left an indelible mark on the genre. Alongside esteemed performers like *Lee Morgan*, *Sonny Clark*, and *Horace Silver*, he contributed to the evolution of jazz music. With albums featuring talented individuals like Horace Silver Quintet and Thad Jones among others,*Mitchell's legacy

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

Newest Listed Items

Trumpeter Blue Mitchell had a soulful, swinging style and was equally at home in jazz, R&amp;B, and funk settings. This 1965 date featured his Horace Silver bandmates Junior Cook on tenor sax and Gene Taylor on bass along with a 24-year-old Chick Corea on piano and 22-year-old Al Foster on drums. This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on sleeve.

Down With It! (Tone Poet Series)

Music GB

Discover Down With It! (Tone Poet) by Blue Mitchell. Soulful, swinging jazz featuring Horace Silver bandmates. Deluxe gatefold vinyl edition.