Dwike Mitchell | |
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Birth name | Ivory Mitchell Jr. |
Born | Dunedin, Florida, United States | February 14, 1930
Died | April 7, 2013 Jacksonville, Florida, United States | (aged 83)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Jazz musician |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1954–2011 |
Labels | Epic |
Dwike Mitchell (born Ivory Mitchell Jr.; February 14, 1930 – April 7, 2013) was an American piano player and teacher. He began his career as pianist for the Lionel Hampton Orchestra before joining Willie Ruff to form The Mitchell-Ruff Duo jazz group.[1]