The Thing To Do

The title track is a soulful, hard-swinging piece that exemplifies the high-energy sound of Blue Mitchell's mid-60s quintet. The performance is particularly notable for featuring a young Chick Corea on piano, whose bright, percussive, and harmonically advanced style adds a modern fire to the proceedings. Mitchell's own solo is a perfect example of his trumpet playing: bluesy, lyrical, and technically assured. It's a classic example of the evolving hard bop sound at Blue Note.