In April 1969, “Blue Note” label released “Collision in Black”, the 15^th Blue Mitchell album. It was recorded in September 1968, at “RPM Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Monk Higgins and Dee Ervin.

Personnel:

• Blue Mitchell – trumpet
• Monk Higgins – tenor saxophone, piano, organ, arrangements
• Jim Horn, Ernie Watts – flute
• Anthony Ortega – tenor saxophone
• Dick “Slyde” Hyde, Jack Redmond – trombone
• Al Vescovo – guitar
• Miles Grayson – piano, percussion
• Dee Ervin – organ, percussion
• Bob West – electric bass
• Paul Humphrey – drums
• John Cyr – percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Monk Higgins, except where noted.

1. Collision in Black
2. Deeper in Black – Peggy Grayson
3. Jo Ju Ja – Virginia P. Bland
4. Blue on Black
5. Swahilli Suite
6. Monkin’ Around
7. Keep Your Nose Clean – Virginia P. Bland
8. I Ain’t Jivin’ – Virginia P. Bland
9. Digging in the Dirt
10. Who Dun It?
11. Kick It – Virginia P. Bland
12. Keep Your Soul Together