The Thing to Do

VINYL FORMAT. Exact repro reissue of one of the truly legendary Blue Note sessions, originally released in 1964. Featuring Blue Mitchell (trumpet), Junior Cook (tenor sax), Chick Corea (piano - his second recorded appearance and debut for Blue Note), Gene Taylor (bass), and Aloysius Foster (drums). "This Blue Mitchell date is a classic, particularly the opening 'Fungii Mama,' which is really catchy. The trumpeter's quintet of the period (which includes tenor saxophonist Junior Cook, the young pianist Chick Corea, bassist Gene Taylor, and drummer Al Foster) also performs two Jimmy Heath tunes and a song apiece by Joe Henderson ('Step Lightly') and Corea. The record is prime Blue Note hard bop, containing inventive tunes, meaningful solos, and an enthusiastic but tight feel. Highly recommended." - All Music Guide