Graffiti Blues

Graffiti Blues is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1973 and released on the Mainstream label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars stating "Although not up to the same level as Blue Mitchell's earlier Blue Note dates, this accessible set does a good job of balancing worthwhile solos with catchy rhythms and has dated surprisingly well".

Track listing

1. "Graffiti Blues" (Blue Mitchell) - 7:16
2. "Yeah Ya Right" (Herman Riley) - 5:29
3. "Express" (Blue Mitchell) - 5:06
4. "Asso-Kam" (Joe Sample) - 7:24
5. "Dorado" (Joe Sample) - 8:59

<small>Bonus tracks on CD reissue in 1991:</small>

1. <li value=6>"Alone Again (Naturally)" (Gilbert O'Sullivan) - 3:24
2. "Where It's At" (David Matthews) - 3:31
3. "Funky Walk" (David Matthews) - 4:33
4. "Blue Funk" (David Matthews) - 4:38

Personnel

• Blue Mitchell - trumpet
• Don Bailey - harmonica
• Herman Riley - flute, tenor saxophone
• Freddy Robinson - guitar
• Joe Sample - piano, electric piano
• Walter Bishop, Jr. - piano
• Darrell Clayborn - electric bass
• Raymond Pounds - drums

References