This 1962 album showcases Mitchell in a post-bop setting, moving beyond the bebop sounds he was most associated with.
- This was Mitchell's only album as a leader for Verve Records. It was recorded in New York City on May 28, 1962. The album features a septet, a larger ensemble than Mitchell typically led.
- The album was released in August 1962, the same year Mitchell rejoined Horace Silver's Jazz Messengers. It charted at number 13 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart.
- This release features compositions by Mitchell, Cedar Walton, and Benny Golson. The album's reception was generally positive, with critics noting Mitchell's strong tenor playing.
Billy Mitchell was a jazz saxophonist from the bebop era. He is best known for his work as a sideman in the 1950s and 60s.
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