3 Shades of Blue

3 Shades of Blue
Studio album by
Released1970
RecordedMarch 17 & 19, 1970
StudioNew York City
GenreJazz
LabelFlying Dutchman FDS 120
ProducerBob Thiele
Johnny Hodges chronology
Rippin' & Runnin'
(1968)
3 Shades of Blue
(1970)
Oliver Nelson chronology
Black, Brown and Beautiful
(1969)
3 Shades of Blue
(1970)
Zig Zag
(1970)

3 Shades of Blue is the final album recorded as leader by American jazz saxophonist Johnny Hodges featuring performances recorded in 1970 with vocalist Leon Thomas and composer/arranger Oliver Nelson and first released on the Flying Dutchman label. The album was rereleased in 1989 under Nelson's leadership as Black, Brown and Beautiful with additional tracks.