Vital Blue is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1971 and released on the Mainstream label.[1]

Vital Blue
Studio album by Blue Mitchell
Released	1971
Recorded	June 26 & 27, 1971
Genre	Jazz
Length	28:39
Label	Mainstream
Producer	Bob Shad
Blue Mitchell chronology
Blue Mitchell (1971) Vital Blue (1971) Blues' Blues (1972)

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars.[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated

1. "Booty Shakin'" (Ernie Wilkins) - 5:20
2. "Vital Blue" (Wilkins) - 5:17
3. "Unseen Sounds" (Jimmy Bond) - 3:24
4. "Herman's Helmet" (Jack Wilson) - 6:57
5. "I Love You" (Cole Porter) - 5:09
6. "For All We Know" (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) - 2:32

• Recorded in New York City on June 26 & 27, 1971.

Personnel

• Blue Mitchell - trumpet
• Joe Henderson - flute, tenor saxophone
• Ernie Watts - tenor saxophone
• Walter Bishop, Jr. - piano
• Stanley Gilbert - bass
• Doug Sides - drums
• Susaye Greene - vocals (3, 5, 6)

References