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TOM MITCHELL began his
musical career attending Julliard School of Music in New York City from
1947 thru 1951. After graduating, he began free-lancing in N.Y.C., then
began traveling with the Sauter/ Finegan Orchestra from 1953 to 1955.
After leaving "the road", Tom went into the recording studios
in N.Y.C. from 1955 to 1986.
His most memorable recording sessions were:
" Return Of The Doodletown Fifers"...Sauter/Finegan
Orchestra"
"Miles Ahead"....Miles Davis / Gil Evans
"J and K plus 6"...J.J.Johnson / Kai Winding
" 21 Trombones"....Urbie Green
"West Side Story"....Manny Albam
Tom retired and moved to Orlando, Florida and after meeting Mike Arena,
joined the Altamonte Jazz Ensemble and began writing and arranging for
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