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'''Rubin Morris Mitchell''' (July 11, 1927 – December 21, 1972) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz |
'''Rubin Morris Mitchell''' (July 11, 1927 – December 21, 1972) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz trio from 1949 through the rest of his life. According to his WWII draft card, he also went by Myles for his middle name. |
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==Early |
==Early musical career== |
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On October 9, 1949, The Rueben Mitchell Trio accompanied [[Joan Shaw]] who was 11 years old at the time and known as "The Hucklebuck Girl", headlining the Rockland Palace, in Harlem, New York.<ref name="Headlining The Rockland Palace in 1949">{{cite web | url=https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028321/01691/images/15 | title=THE MIAMI TIMES OCTOBER 8th, 1949 | work=TheMiamiTimes| accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> |
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As early as July 1963, Rubin Mitchell was headlining venues in upstate New York. Mr. Mitchell grew up in the West Indies and in the South. His musical training includes study at the Julliard School of Music. Prior to 1956 when the Trio was formed, Mr. Mitchell played solo. At the Flamingo Club in Las Vegas, he shared bandstands with such top music personalities as Count Basie and Harry James. He has also accompanied Judy Garland, Jack Benny and Ray Bolger on the piano.<ref name="Las Vegas"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://digitalcoll.skidmore.edu/record/867/files/skidmore_news_1965_04_29_005.txt%3Fln%3Den|title=Rubin Mitchell Trio Presents NAACP Benefit Performance|newspaper=[[The Skidmore News - April 19, 1965, Page 5]] |publisher=|accessdate=5 July 2024}}</ref> Between 1960 and 1962 he had an 18-month residency at The Flamingo in Las Vegas.<ref name="The Glen Falls Times"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/|title=Rubin Mitchell 18 Month Residency at The Flamingo|newspaper=[[Glens Falls Times - June 22, 1962]] |publisher=|accessdate=5 July 2024}}</ref> |
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On August, 1951 Mitchell was signed to [[Colombia Records]] by J.J. Johnston, however before he could release any music, he was conscripted for the [[Korean War]].<ref name="Signed to Colombia Records in 1951">{{cite web | url=https://newspapers.uflib.ufl.edu/UF00028321/01787/images/11 | title=THE MIAMI TIMES AUGUST 18, 1951 | work=TheMiamiTimes| accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> He served in Korea from 1952 to 1954. Two early records were released under his birth-name in 1951 and 1953 "After Hours In Haiti" and "Mambo After Hours", both on OKeh Records.<ref name="OKeh Records">{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/6544820-Reuben-Mitchell|title=Reuben Mitchell Discogs | publisher=|accessdate=5 July 2024}}</ref><br> In 1957, Reuben Mitchell performed (as a trio which included Chris Rouse and Dave Aikens) for twenty-eight weeks at the Flamingo Hotel; during this time he accompanied piano for [[Judy Garland]] on December 27, 1957.<ref name="Judy Garland at The Flanngo Hotel">{{cite web | url=https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028321/01637/zoom/0 | title= "The Miami Times," Headlining Article November 16th, 1957 | work=The Miami Times | accessdate=8 July 2024}}</ref> At the [[Flamingo Las Vegas|Flamingo Club]] in [[Las Vegas]], he shared bandstands with such top music personalities as [[Count Basie]] and [[Harry James]]. He has also accompanied [[Jack Benny]] and [[Ray Bolger]] on the piano.<ref name="Details of Mitchell's Vegas Residency">{{cite web | url=https://digitalcoll.skidmore.edu/record/867/files/skidmore_news_1965_04_29_005.txt%3Fln%3Den | title= "Skidmore News," April 29, 1965 | work=The Skidmore Newspaper| accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> Between 1960 and 1962 he had an 18-month residency at The Flamingo in Las Vegas.<ref name="18 month Residency in Las Vegas">{{cite web | url=https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=tgf19620622-01.1.11 | title= "The Glens Falls Times, 22 June 1962 | work=The Glen Fans Times Newspaper| accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> |
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==Starmaker Records== |
==Starmaker Records== |
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The earliest known releases by Rubin Mitchell was on Starmaker Records, a Jazz Label from New York City. First releasing two 7" singles ("Li'l Liza Jane" and "Dardanella") followed by a full-length album ("The Golden Hands Of Rubin Mitchell"). All three releases were recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, most famous for being the rehearsal space for Arturo Toscanini and his symphony orchestra in the 1930s.<ref name="Plaza Sound Studios" |
The earliest known releases by Rubin Mitchell was on Starmaker Records, a Jazz Label from [[New York City]]. First releasing two 7" singles ("Li'l Liza Jane" and "Dardanella") followed by a full-length album ("The Golden Hands Of Rubin Mitchell"). All three releases were recorded at [[Plaza Sound Studios]], most famous for being the rehearsal space for [[Arturo Toscanini]] and his [[symphony]] [[orchestra]] in the 1930s.<ref name="Plaza Sound Studios">{{cite web | url=https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/label/radio-sound-broadcast| title=PLAZA SOUND STUDIOS | work=Rough Trade | accessdate=4 March 2019}}</ref> The Rubin Mitchell Trio had an established a seasonal residency, six nights a week, at The Georgian Hotel in [[Lake George (town), New York|Lake George]], New York.<ref name="Lost Music of Hollywood">{{cite web | url=https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=tgf19620627-01.1.24 | title=The Glens Falls Times, 27 June 1962 | work=The Glens Falls Times | accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> The residency at The Georgian lasted for three years.<ref name="Residency at The Georgian">{{cite web | url=https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=lgm19640821-01.1.5 | title=The Lake George Mirror, 21 August 1964 | work=The Lake George Mirror | accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> |
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==Capitol Records== |
==Capitol Records== |
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On August 1966, Capitol Record released "Alright, Okay, You Win!" by The Rubin Mitchell Trio.<ref name="August 1966">{{cite web | url=https://www.45cat.com/record/ | title=CAT45 Record Details: The Rubin Mitchell Trio | work=CAT45 | accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> Shortly afterward, the band shortened their name down to "Rubin Mitchell", and began recording their next album. |
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February 11, 1967, two days before the album "Remarkable Rubin" is to be released, [[Billboard Magazine]] announces his Los Angeles concert debut will take place on March 1, at the [[Century Plaza]] as a trio with [[Joe Bellardino]] on percussion, and [[Eddie Kahn]] on bass.<ref name="Los Angeles concert debut">{{cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DCkEAAAAMBAJ | title=Billboard Magazine, Feb 11th 1967 Page 50 | work=Billboard Magazine| accessdate=7 July 2024}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The Capitol Disc Jockey Album (February 1967) described him a "young pianist whose style and talent have already made him an East Coast Legend." According to Joe X Price writing for Variety Magazine: "Without a doubt, this Rubin is the most electrifying pianist I've ever heard! I predict his spellbinding piano sound will start a nationwide craze. Wherever he's played, they've dubbed him 'the Remarkable Rubin.' After hearing this album, I can understand why. This guy is fantastic." |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Albums |
Albums |
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"The Golden Hands Of Rubin Mitchell" (pre-1967)<br> |
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"The Golden Hands Of Rubin Mitchell" (pre-April 1966)<br> |
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"Alright, Okay, You Win" (April 1966)<br> |
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"Presenting Rubin Mitchell" (February 13, 1967)<br> |
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"The Remarkable Rubin" (1968) |
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Compilation Appearances during his lifetime: |
Compilation Appearances during his lifetime: |
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"The Capitol Disc Jockey Album" (February 1967)<br> |
"The Capitol Disc Jockey Album" (February 1967)<br> |
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Compilation "Big Band Ball 1" released in Germany 1968<br> |
Compilation "Big Band Ball 1" released in Germany 1968<br> |
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Squeeze Play: "60-Second" Breaks From Capitol (1968)<br> |
Squeeze Play: "60-Second" Breaks From Capitol (1968)<br> |
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"eight-track stereo 6574" (1968) |
"eight-track stereo 6574" (1968) |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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He died in Miami, Florida on December 21, 1972. His wife, Louise, later petitioned for the Army to assist with a gravemarker. |
He died in [[Miami]], [[Florida]] on December 21, 1972. His wife, Louise, later petitioned for the Army to assist with a gravemarker. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:42, 9 July 2024
Rubin Morris Mitchell (July 11, 1927 – December 21, 1972) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz trio from 1949 through the rest of his life. According to his WWII draft card, he also went by Myles for his middle name.
Early musical career
On October 9, 1949, The Rueben Mitchell Trio accompanied Joan Shaw who was 11 years old at the time and known as "The Hucklebuck Girl", headlining the Rockland Palace, in Harlem, New York.[1]
On August, 1951 Mitchell was signed to Colombia Records by J.J. Johnston, however before he could release any music, he was conscripted for the Korean War.[2] He served in Korea from 1952 to 1954. Two early records were released under his birth-name in 1951 and 1953 "After Hours In Haiti" and "Mambo After Hours", both on OKeh Records.[3]
In 1957, Reuben Mitchell performed (as a trio which included Chris Rouse and Dave Aikens) for twenty-eight weeks at the Flamingo Hotel; during this time he accompanied piano for Judy Garland on December 27, 1957.[4] At the Flamingo Club in Las Vegas, he shared bandstands with such top music personalities as Count Basie and Harry James. He has also accompanied Jack Benny and Ray Bolger on the piano.[5] Between 1960 and 1962 he had an 18-month residency at The Flamingo in Las Vegas.[6]
Starmaker Records
The earliest known releases by Rubin Mitchell was on Starmaker Records, a Jazz Label from New York City. First releasing two 7" singles ("Li'l Liza Jane" and "Dardanella") followed by a full-length album ("The Golden Hands Of Rubin Mitchell"). All three releases were recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, most famous for being the rehearsal space for Arturo Toscanini and his symphony orchestra in the 1930s.[7] The Rubin Mitchell Trio had an established a seasonal residency, six nights a week, at The Georgian Hotel in Lake George, New York.[8] The residency at The Georgian lasted for three years.[9]
Capitol Records
On August 1966, Capitol Record released "Alright, Okay, You Win!" by The Rubin Mitchell Trio.[10] Shortly afterward, the band shortened their name down to "Rubin Mitchell", and began recording their next album.
February 11, 1967, two days before the album "Remarkable Rubin" is to be released, Billboard Magazine announces his Los Angeles concert debut will take place on March 1, at the Century Plaza as a trio with Joe Bellardino on percussion, and Eddie Kahn on bass.[11]
The Capitol Disc Jockey Album (February 1967) described him a "young pianist whose style and talent have already made him an East Coast Legend." According to Joe X Price writing for Variety Magazine: "Without a doubt, this Rubin is the most electrifying pianist I've ever heard! I predict his spellbinding piano sound will start a nationwide craze. Wherever he's played, they've dubbed him 'the Remarkable Rubin.' After hearing this album, I can understand why. This guy is fantastic."
On June 18, 1967, he made his National television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. On 1969 Mitchell appeared on the "Here's To Veterans" Radio Show episode 1084, where he discussed his time stationed in Korea.
Discography
Albums
"The Golden Hands Of Rubin Mitchell" (pre-April 1966)
"Alright, Okay, You Win" (April 1966)
"Presenting Rubin Mitchell" (February 13, 1967)
"The Remarkable Rubin" (1968)
Compilation Appearances during his lifetime:
"The Capitol Disc Jockey Album" (February 1967)
"The Capitol Disc Jockey Album" (June 1967)
"Silver Platter Service From Hollywood: Sides 257 & 258" in 1967
"eight-track stereo 6548" (1967)
Compilation "Traumreise" released in Germany 1968
Compilation "Big Band Ball 1" released in Germany 1968
Squeeze Play: "60-Second" Breaks From Capitol (1968)
"eight-track stereo 6574" (1968)
Death
He died in Miami, Florida on December 21, 1972. His wife, Louise, later petitioned for the Army to assist with a gravemarker.
References
- ^ "THE MIAMI TIMES OCTOBER 8th, 1949". TheMiamiTimes. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "THE MIAMI TIMES AUGUST 18, 1951". TheMiamiTimes. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Reuben Mitchell Discogs". Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ ""The Miami Times," Headlining Article November 16th, 1957". The Miami Times. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ ""Skidmore News," April 29, 1965". The Skidmore Newspaper. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ ""The Glens Falls Times, 22 June 1962". The Glen Fans Times Newspaper. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "PLAZA SOUND STUDIOS". Rough Trade. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "The Glens Falls Times, 27 June 1962". The Glens Falls Times. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "The Lake George Mirror, 21 August 1964". The Lake George Mirror. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "CAT45 Record Details: The Rubin Mitchell Trio". CAT45. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Magazine, Feb 11th 1967 Page 50". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 7 July 2024.