Bring It Home to Me
Blue Mitchell · 1967
38 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of hard bop and blues, infused with Blue Mitchell's expressive trumpet and intricate ensemble arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bring It Home to Me — The title track serves as the centerpiece of the album, featuring soulful melodies and showcasing Mitchell's masterful trumpet work alongside dynamic ensemble interplay.
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Blues 3 for 1 — This track stands out with its engaging rhythm and clever harmonic changes, highlighting Mitchell's ability to weave complex ideas into accessible forms.
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Ginger Bread Boy — A playful yet intricate arrangement, this song captures the energetic spirit of the album while allowing each musician to shine individually, particularly in the solos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and skilled arrangements, making it a solid entry in the hard bop genre.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate ensemble arrangements that highlight the interplay between trumpet and rhythm section throughout its six tracks.
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with the exception of 'Blues 3 for 1', which introduces a slower groove.
- The compositions often utilize call-and-response techniques, allowing Mitchell's trumpet to engage dynamically with the other instruments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant ensemble arrangements throughout
- invigorating grooves for social settings
- expressive trumpet leading the way
- captivating melodies for attention
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, short tracks
- want minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1967, Blue Mitchell was solidifying his reputation as a prominent hard bop trumpeter following his tenure with the Horace Silver Quintet. 'Bring It Home to Me' was his third album as a bandleader, showcasing his growth as a composer and musician since his debut in 1963.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee Morgan· Donald Byrd· Art Farmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bring It Home to Me 7:59
- 2 Blues 3 for 1 6:05
- 3 Port Rico Rock 6:35
- 4 Ginger Bread Boy 6:37
- 5 Portrait of Jennie 5:39
- 6 Blue's Theme 5:21
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