The Thing to Do
Blue Mitchell
Recording Date Jul 30, 1964 
Label Blue Note 
Time 40:15 
Genre Jazz
Styles Hard Bop
AMG Album ID R   144011 

Review by Scott Yanow 
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. 
 
Tracks 
1  Fungii Mama  Mitchell  7:48  
2  Mona's Mood  Heath  5:17  
3  The Thing to Do  Heath  7:05  
4  Step Lightly  Henderson  10:26  
5  Chick's Tune  Corea  9:35  
  
Releases 
1988 CD Blue Note B2-84178 
1964 LP Blue Note 84178 
1995 CD Blue Note 84178 
1990 CS Blue Note 84178 
2004 CD Blue Note 94319 
2004 CD   4178 
2004 CD Blue Note Japan 4178 
2004 CD Blue Note Japan 9573 
2000 CD EMI 7841782 
2004 CD Blue Note 5943202 
