Blue Mitchell – “Blues March”

Blue Mitchell – “Sir John”

From “Big 6” : 1958 : Riverside Records

This was trumpeter Blue Mitchell’s debut recording in 1958 for Riverside Records.  Mitchell put together an all-star sextet of young playes each of whom are now jazz legends.  “Big 6″ featured the debut recording of Benny Golson’s Blues March as well as two Mitchell originals including Sir John.

Players:
Blue Mitchell – Trumpet
Johnny Griffin – Tenor Sax
Curtis Fuller – Trombone
Wynton Kelly – Piano
Wilbur Ware – Bass
Philly Joe Jones – Drums