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
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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St. Patrick's Mass | Philip Green, The Trinity Chorale Under The Direction Of George Mitchell Performed By Father Sydney MacEwan | 2017 | Album |
The George Mitchell Minstrels From The Black And White Minstrel Show | George Mitchell | 1984 | Compil. |
Here Come The Minstrels | The George Mitchell Minstrels Featuring Tony Mercer • John Boulter • Dai Francis With Orchestral Accomaniment Directed By George Mitchell | 1966 | Album |