Blue Mitchell
American trumpeter and composer (1930-1979) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 49
Richard Allen "Blue" Mitchell was an American trumpeter and composer who worked in jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock, and funk. He recorded albums as leader and sideman for Riverside, Mainstream Records, and Blue Note.
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He is also credited as the most recorded trumpeter with jazz organ, accumulating 27 sideman recordings in the genre.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 1979 · aged 49
