Jazz Greats: Blue Mitchell

Richard Allen "Blue" Mitchell (March 13, 1930 – May 21, 1979)

Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Rock and Funk Trumpeter, Blue Mitchell, was a prominent Bandleader and sideman that made a great impact in the Jazz genre. His body of work from 1958 to 1978, rivals many who had a longer stint. He died from cancer at aged 49 years old in 1979. Please take a listen here and have a Merry Christmas: Blue's mood,

Park avenue petite, Nica's dream and I'll  close my eye

See you next year,

God Bless 

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mitchell

Background information
Birth name	Richard Allen Mitchell
Also known as	Blue Mitchell
Born	March 13, 1930 Miami, Florida, United States
Died	May 21, 1979 (aged 49) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Jazz, soul jazz, hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trumpet
Labels	Blue Note, Mainstream, RCA,Riverside
Associated acts	Cannonball Adderley, Earl Bostic, Horace Silver, Paul Williams, Chuck Willis