On August 1, 1974, “Mainstream” label released “Many Shades of Blue”, the 22^nd Blue Mitchell album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Bob Shad.

Personnel:

• Blue Mitchell – trumpet
• Jim Bossy, Jon Faddis, Marky Markowitz – trumpet
• Joe Farrell – flute, tenor saxophone
• Seldon Powell – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
• Frank Vicari – tenor saxophone
• Joe Beck, John Tropea – guitar, acoustic guitar
• Sam Brown – acoustic guitar
• Wilbur Bascomb, Michael Moore – electric bass
• Jimmy Madison – drums
• David Matthews – arranger, conductor

Track listing:

All tracks by David Matthews

1. Where It’s At
2. Harmony of the Underworld
3. Funky Walk
4. Blue Funk
5. Golden Feathered Bird
6. Beans and Taters
7. Funny Bone
8. Hot Stuff