Trumpet – Blue Mitchell [click here to see more vinyl featuring Blue Mitchell] Bass – Gene Taylor Drums – Aloysius Foster Piano – Chick Corea Tenor Saxophone – Junior Cook Written by Blue Mitchell (A1), Jimmy Heath (A2-3), Joe Henderson (B1), Chick Corea (B2) 1 LP, standard sleeve Original analog Master tape : YES Heavy Press : 180g Record color : Black Speed : 33 RPM Size : 12'’ Stereo Studio Record Press : Optimal Media GmbH Label : Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series Original label : Blue Note Recorded on July 30, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs Mastered by Kevin Gray Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder Produced by Alfred Lion Cover design by Reid Miles Liner Notes by Ira Gitler Photography by Francis Wolff Originally released in June 1965 Reissued in 2026 Tracks: Side A 1. Fungii Mama 2. Mona's Mood 3. The Thing To Do Side B 1. Step Lightly 2. Chick's Tune Reviews: “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. » AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow Ratings : AllMusic : 5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.37 / 5
