Blue Mitchell

About the artist

Richard Allen (Blue) Mitchell (March 13, 1930 – May 21, 1979) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock, and funk trumpeter, known for many albums recorded as leader and sideman on Blue Note Records. Mitchell was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He began playing trumpet in high school where he acquired his nickname, Blue. After high school he played in the rhythm and blues ensembles of Paul Williams, Earl Bostic, and Chuck Willis.

Top songs

1. I'll Close My Eyes
2. When I Fall In Love
3. Good Humor Man
4. Dorado
5. Portrait of Jennie
6. I Wish I Knew
7. Sweet Pumpkin
8. Avars
9. Sir John
10. H.N.I.C.

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