Louis Mitchell
Mitchell (December 17, 1885 – September 12, 1957) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Mitchell began performing in vaudeville revues and minstrel shows from around the turn of the century, playing drums and bandoline. After moving to New York City in 1912, he founded his own group, the Southern Symphonists' Quartet.
Louis Mitchell
- Born
- 1885 · Philadelphia.
- Died
- 1957 · Washington and D.C.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- bandleader · conductor · drummer · musician
- Fields
- jazz
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Mitchell (December 17, 1885 – September 12, 1957) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Mitchell began performing in vaudeville revues and minstrel shows from around the turn of the century, playing drums and bandoline. After moving to New York City in 1912, he founded his own group, the Southern Symphonists' Quartet.
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