Blue Mitchell

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Richard Allen (Blue) Mitchell (March 13, 1930 - May 21, 1979) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock, and funk trumpeter. He was born and grew up in Miami, Florida. Mitchell began playing trumpet in high school where he acquired his nickname. After high school he played in the rhythm and blues ensembles of Paul Williams, Earl Bostic, and Chuck Willis. After returning to Miami he was noticed by Cannonball Adderley, …

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Also known as:
Richard Allen Mitchell
Born:
March 13, 1930
Died:
May 21, 1979

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