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Grover Mitchell (Grover Curry Mitchell) was born on 17 March, 1930 in Whatley, Alabama, U.S., is an American jazz trombonist. Discover Grover Mitchell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

Popular As Grover Curry Mitchell
Occupation Musician, bandleader
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 17 March, 1930
Birthday 17 March
Birthplace Whatley, Alabama, U.S.
Date of death 6 August, 2003
Died Place New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1930

Grover Mitchell, born Grover Curry Mitchell (March 17, 1930 – August 6, 2003) was an American jazz trombonist who led the Count Basie Orchestra.

Mitchell was born in Whately, Alabama, but he moved with his parents to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when he was eight.

He played the bugle in school and wanted to play trumpet.

However, the school band needed a trombonist and reportedly Mitchell's long arms fit the task.

He was a member of the school's orchestra with Ahmad Jamal and Dakota Staton.

At sixteen, he played with King Kolax's territory band in Indiana.

1951

In 1951 he joined the U.S. Marines and played in a military band.

1953

After being discharged in 1953, he moved to San Francisco, where he worked with Earl Hines, Lionel Hampton, and Duke Ellington.

1962

From 1962–1970, he was a member of the Count Basie Orchestra.

Mitchell had been a fan of Tommy Dorsey, as Count Basie told him he sounded like him.

1980

He spent the next decade working in television and movies, then returned to Basie's orchestra in 1980 and remained with it until his death in 1984.

1995

Thad Jones became leader of the orchestra, followed by Frank Foster, then Mitchell in 1995.

1996

As bandleader, Mitchell won the Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for Live at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (1996) and Count Plays Duke (1998)

He died of cancer in New York at the age of 73.

With Count Basie

With Gene Ammons

With Joey DeFrancesco

With Al Grey

With Eddie Harris

With Oliver Nelson

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