The Mitchell and Ruff Duo

The Mitchell and Ruff Duo: Brazilian Trip/Campus Concert

by David Rickert
May 8, 2002

In retrospect, Mitchell and Ruff were probably victims of label marketing. The first session featured on this two-fer, Brazilian Trip, was more than likely an attempt to capture a piece of the bossa nova pie; the second was released just when jazz began to find a niche on the college campuses. Had the duo found a little more guidance from an excellent producer, they may have turned in some exceptional playing. As it stands, both records feature passable jazz of ...