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Blue Mitchell contributes a single chorus on trumpet, the second of 3 solos on the recording. The Latin groove at 266 BPM over the 64-bar AABA in B♭ provides a rhythmic foundation that distinguishes the performance from straight-ahead swing. Blue Mitchell follows with a trumpet chorus that showcases his ability to navigate Silver's challenging harmony with melodic grace. Recorded for the album Horace-Scope in 1960, the performance captures Blue Mitchell at 29 to 30 years old. "Nica's Dream" is one of Horace Silver's most enduring compositions, and this version from his 1960 Blue Note album Horace-Scope is a definitive performance.
Blue Mitchell was 29 to 30 years old at the time.
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