Blue Mitchell (album)

Blue Mitchell (also known as Soul Village) is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1971 and released on the Mainstream label.

Blue Mitchell
Studio album by Blue Mitchell
Released	1971
Recorded	March 22, 1971
Genre	Jazz
Length	30:48
Label	Mainstream MRL 315
Producer	Bob Shad
Blue Mitchell chronology
Bantu Village (1969) Blue Mitchell (1971) Vital Blue (1971)

The album features a composition titled "Soul Village" that is credited to Blue Mitchell. Pianist Walter Bishop, Jr., who plays on Blue Mitchell, also recorded the "Soul Village" for his albums Keeper of My Soul (1973) and Soul Village (1977). On both Bishop albums, the composition was credited to Bishop.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "In general, Blue Mitchell's five Mainstream albums from 1971-74 are not on the same level as his best Blue Notes, but they tend to be worthwhile".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated

1. "Soul Village" – 6:16
2. "Blues For Thelma" – 7:03
3. "Queen Bey" – 4:51
4. "Are You Real" (Benny Golson, Sergio Mihanovich) – 7:21
5. "Mi Hermano" – 5:17

• Recorded in New York City in March 1971.

Personnel

• Blue Mitchell – trumpet
• Jimmy Forrest – tenor saxophone
• Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
• Larry Gales – bass
• Doug Sides – drums