Whitey Mitchell

Whitey Mitchell Whitey Mitchell American jazz bassist and TV writer/producer Gordon "Whitey" Mitchell (February 22, 1932 – January 16, 2009) was an American jazz bassist and television writer/producer. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. Quick facts Born, Died ... Whitey Mitchell Born George Mitchell (1932-02-22)February 22, 1932 Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. Died January 16, 2009(2009-01-16) (aged 76) Palm Springs, California Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, TV producer, screenwriter Instrument Bass Years active 1966–1994 Close Life and career Mitchell was the brother of bassist Red Mitchell. He began on clarinet and tuba as a youngster before choosing bass as his primary instrument.[1] He studied radio & television at Syracuse University and then plunged into the New York jazz scene, becoming a…

GENRES: Jazz, Bass