Red Mitchell
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Bassists · 1927–1992

Red Mitchell

American jazz double-bassist, composer, lyricist, and poet (1927-1992)

Born
20 September 1927
New York City
Died
8 November 1992
Salem
Country
United States
Record labels
Enja Records, Black Saint, Bethlehem Records
Discography
18 albums

Biography

Red Mitchell was a jazz musician who played double bass. Red Mitchell was born on 20 September 1927 in New York City and died on 8 November 1992 in Salem. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Enja Records, Black Saint and Bethlehem Records. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “Happy Minors” (1955) to “Red'n Me” (2013). Honours include Gyllene Skivan (1994).

Keith Moore "Red" Mitchell (September 20, 1927 – November 8, 1992) was an American jazz double-bassist, composer, lyricist, and poet.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Happy Minors 1955
But Three's a Crowd 1979
Funk Dumplin's 1979
Two Of A Mind 1983
The Mitchell-Marsh Big Two - Hot House 1985 · Live
The Red Barron Duo 1988
Simple Isn't Easy 1989
Together Again 1991
Everybody Got Happy 1992
Live In Stockholm 1993 · Live
Blaus 1994
Big Two, Vol. 2 1998 · Live
Red Mitchell 1999
Bass Club 2005
Live At Port Townsend 2005 · Live
Red'n Me 2013
A Declaration of Interdependence
Jazz Bass Man Live At PJ's · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Red Mitchell is credited as a sideman

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Red Mitchell play?

Red Mitchell is known for playing double bass.

When and where was Red Mitchell born?

Red Mitchell was born 20 September 1927 in New York City.

What are Red Mitchell's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Happy Minors (1955), But Three's a Crowd (1979), Funk Dumplin's (1979), Two Of A Mind (1983) and The Mitchell-Marsh Big Two - Hot House (1985).

External links

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