The Blue Mitchell Quintet's Down With It! is a stellar example of hard-bop mastery, recorded in 1965 at the legendary Van Gelder Studios. With Blue Mitchell’s soulful trumpet leading the charge, the ensemble delivers a swinging session that showcases the dynamic interplay between jazz luminaries Junior Cook, Chick Corea, Gene Taylor, and Al Foster.

This 2024 Blue Note Tone Poet Series reissue brings renewed attention to an underrated classic, capturing the vibrant spirit and creativity of mid-sixties jazz. Each track on Down With It! grooves effortlessly, blending soulful melodies with compelling improvisational energy—an essential listen for jazz aficionados and anyone discovering Blue Mitchell’s timeless artistry.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Blue Note
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 02/02/2024
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TRACKS

A1. Hi-Heel Sneakers
A2. Perception
A3. Alone, Alone And Alone
B1. March On Selma
B2. One Shirt
B3. Samba De Stacy