highlights
In December 2016, George Mitchell performed with Diana Ross and band at a private White House Holiday Concert for the Obama Family and guests. He recently played with a 40-piece orchestra at the extravagant Symphonica in Rosso at the Gelredome, in Arnhem, Netherlands; at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies in Oslo, Norway, in 2008; and at a command concert for Prince Charles in Hyde Park, London, in 2002. He was one of several performers at the 2001 private benefit and farewell salute to Bill Clinton in Los Angeles; earlier that year at a private concert, honoring Motown founder Berry Gordy; in 2000 at the VH1 Divas Live from Madison Square Garden, New York; and got soaked as thunderstorms poured on Miss Ross’ 1983 Live in Central Park mega concert before a massive crowd of 400,000 fans.
Mitchell’s keyboard talents were featured in command performances for the Queen of England, and more recently at Super Concerts in Taipei and Tokyo with Ms. Ross and renowned opera singers Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo.
Most recently, Mitchell was a guest keyboardist on Wicked: The Musical at Keller Auditorium, during its 2012 Portland run; and at the prestigious 10 Grands Concerts at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, in Portland, from 2005 to 2010.
He has appeared many times as an ensemble player on top-rated television shows, including: Oprah, The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the TODAY Show, and the Arsenio Hall Show.
Mitchell’s keyboard talents were featured in command performances for the Queen of England, and more recently at Super Concerts in Taipei and Tokyo with Ms. Ross and renowned opera singers Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo.
Most recently, Mitchell was a guest keyboardist on Wicked: The Musical at Keller Auditorium, during its 2012 Portland run; and at the prestigious 10 Grands Concerts at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, in Portland, from 2005 to 2010.
He has appeared many times as an ensemble player on top-rated television shows, including: Oprah, The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the TODAY Show, and the Arsenio Hall Show.
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 Portland, Salem, and Vancouver advanced jazz methods and interpretation. Students with a command of the piano, music reading, and the classics, 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 Portland, Salem, and Vancouver advanced jazz methods and interpretation. Students with a command of the piano, music reading, and the classics, study with Mitchell to develop their own style and bring to light existing talents.
other notable performances
a few artists he's worked with
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kudos“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 |
