| Blue Mitchell
On this day (3/13) in 1930,Blue Mitchell (Minor Vamp) was born.
A much under-rated player who deserves greater recognization.
Many years later,Terence Blanchard arrived on said day and who is contributing to maintain that proud 'brass' tradition.
Happy birthday and long live BOP !
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"Clark Terry - C.T.,as his friends call him,is not only a master of the trumpet and flugelhorn,but a master musician and a leader to the manor born." - Dan Morgenstern. |