The Thing to Do (album)

The Thing to Do is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1964 and released on the Blue Note label. Chick Corea plays piano on this album, one of his first recordings. This album also features Al Foster's recording debut.

The Thing to Do
Studio album by Blue Mitchell
Released	June 1965
Recorded	July 30, 1964
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:18
Label	Blue Note BST 84178
Producer	Alfred Lion
Blue Mitchell chronology
Step Lightly (1963) The Thing to Do (1965) Down with It! (1965)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars and stated "The record is prime Blue Note hard bop, containing inventive tunes, meaningful solos, and an enthusiastic but tight feel. Highly recommended".

Track listing

1. "Fungii Mama" (Mitchell) - 7:49
2. "Mona's Mood" (Heath) - 5:18
3. "The Thing to Do" (Heath) - 7:08
4. "Step Lightly" (Henderson) - 10:27
5. "Chick's Tune" (Corea) - 9:36

Personnel

• Blue Mitchell - trumpet
• Junior Cook - tenor saxophone
• Chick Corea - piano
• Gene Taylor - bass
• Al Foster - drums