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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.
GORDON ‘WHITEY’ MITCHELL DIES AT 76. I am deeply saddened to report the death of Gordon “Whitey” Mitchell, who died of cancer on January 18th. JazzLegends.com visitors are more than familiar with Whitey’s work with The Gene Krupa Jazz Quartet.
Jan 29, 2009 · The talented and much loved GORDON 'WHITEY' MITCHELL passed away January 17, 2009 at his home in Palm Desert. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey February 22, 1932 to William and Grace...
Gordon Brownell Mitchell was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on February 22, 1932. A span of four years separated him from his older sibling, Keith Moore Mitchell. He joined an artistic family, and there was plenty of creative DNA to go around for both boys. Whitey first became interested in bass following several squeaky years on the clarinet.
Gordon 'Whitey' Mitchell (February 22, 1932 – January 16, 2009) was an American jazz bassist turned television writer/producer, who served as a writer and story consultant with writing partner, Lloyd Turner through Mork & Mindy's first season.
Mini Bio. From New York's Birdland, Basin Street East, and the Village Vanguard, Gordon 'Whitey' Mitchell toured with big band greats Benny Goodman and Pete Rugolo. He played Carnegie Hall with Gene Krupa and appeared with Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie on Jazz at the Philharmonic.
From New York's Birdland, Basin Street East, and the Village Vanguard, Gordon 'Whitey' Mitchell toured with big band greats Benny Goodman and Pete Rugolo. He played Carnegie Hall with Gene Krupa and appeared with Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie on Jazz at the Philharmonic.
