Blues' Blues

Blues' Blues is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label.

Blues' Blues
Studio album by Blue Mitchell
Released	1972
Recorded	1972
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:02
Label	Mainstream
Producer	Bob Shad
Blue Mitchell chronology
Vital Blue (1971) Blues' Blues (1972) The Last Tango = Blues (1973)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars stating "the music overall is listenable and funky, but not particularly memorable. Just an average date from these fine musicians".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated

1. "Casa Blues" (John Guerin) - 8:25
2. "Just Made Up" (Joe Sample) - 7:32
3. "Blues' Blues" - 7:05
4. "Granite & Concrete" (Hadley Caliman) - 9:51
5. "I Didn't Ask To Be" (George Bohanon) - 10:09
6. "Valerie" (Walter Bishop, Jr.) - 12:26 [Bonus track on CD reissue]

• Recorded in Los Angeles, California in 1972.

Personnel

• Blue Mitchell - trumpet, flugelhorn
• John Mayall - harmonica
• Herman Riley - flute, tenor saxophone
• Freddy Robinson - guitar
• Joe Sample - piano, electric piano
• Darrell Clayborn - electric bass
• John Guerin - drums