highlights
George Mitchell along with the Diana Ross band were guest artists at the 2016 White House Holiday Concert for President Obama and family. He has played at every conceivable venue worldwide with Miss Ross’s ensemble. As band pianist, he performed with a 40-piece orchestra at the prestigious Symphonica in Rosso, at the Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands; at the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies in Oslo, Norway; and at a 2002 command performance in Hyde Park, London, for England’s royal family. Not to mention private concerts for U.S. President Bill Clinton, So. African President Nelson Mandela, and Motown Founder Berry Gordy. Mitchell played piano at the famous Motown Records’ 25th Year Anniversary TV broadcast, at VH1 Divas Live in 2000, at Super Concerts in Tai Pei and Tokyo with renowned opera singers Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo; and got soaked but played on during thunderstorms at Miss Ross’ famous 1983 Live in Central Park mega concert before a massive crowd of 400,000 fans!
More recently, Mitchell was guest keyboardist on Wicked: The Musical at the Keller Auditorium. He joined Miss Ross’ band numerous times on top-rated TV shows, including: Oprah, The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the TODAY Show and others.
More recently, Mitchell was guest keyboardist on Wicked: The Musical at the Keller Auditorium. He joined Miss Ross’ band numerous times on top-rated TV shows, including: Oprah, The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the TODAY Show and others.
then and now
From the age of seven, Mitchell displayed a musical maturity and talent that, by his early twenties, landed him engagements with Ross and jazz legends such as Sonny Stitt, Philly Jo Jones, Richie Cole, Eddie Harris, Jon Hendricks and Kirk Whalum.
When not touring, Mitchell pursues his first love of playing jazz piano and Hammond B-3 organ on the local and regional scene. He is highly sought after as a studio musician with credentials on countless Northwest artists’ albums. Mitchell lends his musical voice to all jazz styles, R&B, and pop. His versatility has made him the piano and keys player of choice for most Northwest band leaders, and a leading accompanist for guest artists in town for symphony and festival engagements.
For the past twenty years, Mitchell has taught hundreds of music arts students from around Oregon and Washington advanced jazz methods and interpretation. Students with a command of the piano, music reading and a working knowledge of the classics can study with Mitchell to develop their own style and bring to light existing talents.
When not touring, Mitchell pursues his first love of playing jazz piano and Hammond B-3 organ on the local and regional scene. He is highly sought after as a studio musician with credentials on countless Northwest artists’ albums. Mitchell lends his musical voice to all jazz styles, R&B, and pop. His versatility has made him the piano and keys player of choice for most Northwest band leaders, and a leading accompanist for guest artists in town for symphony and festival engagements.
For the past twenty years, Mitchell has taught hundreds of music arts students from around Oregon and Washington advanced jazz methods and interpretation. Students with a command of the piano, music reading and a working knowledge of the classics can study with Mitchell to develop their own style and bring to light existing talents.
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a few artists he's worked with
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“We wanted to tell you about George Mitchell, who holds the ensemble together with some classic Hammond styling…” — Keyboard Magazine “It was George Mitchell’s bright acoustic piano that carried the evening.” — The Oregonian "A real treasure." — Terry Currier, Oregon Music Hall of Fame |
