Richard Allen "Blue" Mitchell (March 13, 1930 – May 21, 1979) was an American trumpeter and composer who worked in jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock, and funk. He recorded albums as leader and sideman for Riverside, Mainstream Records, and Blue Note. He is also credited as the most recorded trumpeter with jazz organ, accumulating 27 sideman recordings in the genre.
Early life
Mitchell was born and raised in Miami, Florida, United States. with the nickname "Blue".
Career
After high school, Blue Mitchell began playing with local musicians in Miami. Keepnews, impressed, signed Mitchell to record a string of his own albums for Riverside.
Mitchell joined the Horace Silver Quintet in 1958,