Upon the release of "Blue's Moods" in 1960, DownBeat noted that the work "reflects a certain amount of confidence and restraint, hallmarks...of the mature artist." In that sense, this release by Mitchell (on both trumpet and coronet) remains a classic, drawing on the spirited ease of hard bop underscored by the groove. Backed by a solid rhythm section (pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Roy Brooks), "Blue's Moods" exudes warmth and curiosity in tracks like the laid-back, ambling "Sweet Pumpkin" and the edgier, life-affirming "Avars." Blue's Moods is as seemingly effortless as effortless can be. Craft Recordings announces the latest batch of 2024 reissues in its Original Jazz Classics series, a favorite of collectors and critics alike. The latest reissues include Clark Terry Quartet & Thelonious Monk's "In Orbit", Mal Waldron's "The Quest", Thelonious Monk Septet's "Monk's Music", Blue Mitchell's "Blue's Moods", and Cal Tjader's "Latin Kick".