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Jazz. Occupation (s) Musician, TV producer, screenwriter. Instrument (s) Bass. Years active. 1966–1994. 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.
Gordon Mitchell. Additional Crew: Get Smart. 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.
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- February 22, 1932
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Gordon Mitchell. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. February 22, 1932 · Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. Died. January 16, 2009 · Palm Springs, California, USA (cancer) 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.
- February 22, 1932
- January 16, 2009
Noted Jazz Bassist, Award-winning Television Writer/Producer and Author, Gordon Whitey Mitchell Loses brave battle with cancer on January 17th, 2009 at age 76 PALM DESERT -- Veteran jazz bassist, award winning television comedy writer, producer and author, Gordon Whitey Mitchell (Feb. 22, 1932 Jan. 17, 2009) has passed away on January 17th, at ...
Jan 16, 2009 · Gordon Mitchell. Biography. 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.
Jan 21, 2009 · Gordon “Whitey” Mitchell, jazz bassist and comedy writer, died Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 76. Whitey Mitchell, brother of the late jazz great Red Mitchell, started his jazz career in New York playing bass with big band legends Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa and Lester Young on the Jazz at the Philharmonic series.
