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George Mitchell

voc, p, 1917-2002 GB, Falkirk
Singer / Musician of Soundtrack, Pop and Jazz

George Mitchell, (27 February 1917 – 27 August 2002) was a Scottish musician, best known for having devised the long-running The Black and White Minstrel Show.He was born in Falkirk, Scotland. Mitchell's grandfather was well-known Scottish choir master John Laing, and both of his parents were amateur singers. He was educated at Southgate County School in North London. Mitchell was a pianist before his World War II military service. During the war, he served with the Royal Army Pay Corps at Finsbury Circus. This posting enabled him to organise choirs within the armed forces and put on shows at the Cripplegate Theatre among others. After the war he formed the George Mitchell Choir for BBC radio. After some success, the name was changed to the George Mitchell Glee Club, and it continued in th

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Genres
  • Soundtrack
  • Pop
  • Jazz
  • World
  • Folk
Popular Tracks   
Raise the Alarm - Jean Philippe Aviance Remix on Raise the Alarm by Various Artists
Central Park West on Memories of New York by Various Artists
Raise the Alarm - Sharp Boys Dub on Raise the Alarm by Various Artists
Jordan's Back on Jgq by Kelsey Grant, Kelly Jefferson & Michel Cusson
Autum in New York on Memories of New York by Various Artists
The Adirondack on Jgq by Kelsey Grant, Kelly Jefferson & Michel Cusson
Take the"A"Train on Memories of New York by Various Artists
Let's Get With It on Play Zone by George Mitchell
Waladli on Men Art Works by Jocelyn Ménard Jazz Quartet
Enlightening on Enlightening by George Mitchell

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
St. Patrick's MassPhilip Green, The Trinity Chorale Under The Direction Of George Mitchell Performed By Father Sydney MacEwan2017Album
The George Mitchell Minstrels From The Black And White Minstrel ShowGeorge Mitchell1984Compil.
Here Come The MinstrelsThe George Mitchell Minstrels Featuring Tony Mercer • John Boulter • Dai Francis With Orchestral Accomaniment Directed By George Mitchell1966Album
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