Dusty Blue

Dusty Blue is an album by trumpeter Howard McGhee which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Bethlehem label.

Dusty Blue
Studio album by Howard McGhee
Released	1961
Recorded	June 13, 1960 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	35:13
Label	Bethlehem BCP 6055
Producer	Teddy Charles
Howard McGhee chronology
Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries (1956) Dusty Blue (1961) Music from the Connection (1960)

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Allmusic

Allmusic reviewer Ken Dryden stated: " With the exception of Together Again with Teddy Edwards, the 1950s had largely been a waste for Howard McGhee, as drug addiction had taken its toll on his playing. But he is in good form for this 1961 studio session for Bethlehem".

Track listing

All compositions by Howard McGhee, except as indicated

1. "Dusty Blue" - 2:53
2. "The Sound of Music" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers) - 3:22
3. "I Concentrate on You" (Cole Porter) - 4:06
4. "Sleep Talk" - 2:55
5. "Park Avenue Petite (From Dream To Dream)" (Benny Golson) - 3:32
6. "Flyin' Colors" - 5:52
7. "With Malice Towards None" (Tom McIntosh) - 4:02
8. "Groovin' High" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 4:19
9. "A Cottage for Sale" (Larry Conley, Willard Robison) - 4:28

Personnel

• Howard McGhee - trumpet
• Bennie Green - trombone (tracks 1, 5, 6 & 8)
• Roland Alexander - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 5, 6 & 8)
• Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 5, 6 & 8)
• Tommy Flanagan - piano
• Ron Carter - bass
• Walter Bolden - drums