Vital Blue

Vital Blue is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1971 and released on the Mainstream label.

Reception
The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars.

Track listing

 * All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated


 * 1) "Booty Shakin'"  (Ernie Wilkins) – 5:20
 * 2) "Vital Blue"  (Wilkins) – 5:17
 * 3) "Unseen Sounds" (Jimmy Bond) – 3:24
 * 4) "Herman's Helmet" (Jack Wilson) – 6:57
 * 5) "I Love You" (Cole Porter) – 5:09
 * 6) "For All We Know" (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:32
 * Recorded in New York City on June 26 & 27, 1971.

Personnel

 * Blue Mitchell – trumpet
 * Joe Henderson – flute, tenor saxophone
 * Ernie Watts – tenor saxophone
 * Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
 * Stanley Gilbert – bass
 * Doug Sides – drums
 * Susaye Greene – vocals (3, 5, 6)