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Gordon "Whitey" Mitchell (February 22, 1932 – January 16, 2009) was an American jazz bassist and television writer/producer. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey.
GORDON ‘WHITEY’ MITCHELL DIES AT 76. I am deeply saddened to report the death of Gordon “Whitey” Mitchell, who died of cancer on January 18th. JazzLegends.com visitors are more than familiar with Whitey’s work with The Gene Krupa Jazz Quartet.
Gordon 'Whitey' Mitchell (February 22, 1932 – January 16, 2009) was an American jazz bassist turned television writer/producer, who served as a writer and story consultant with writing partner, Lloyd Turner through Mork & Mindy's first season.
In addition to his careers as a musician and comedy writer, Whitey was also the author of two successful books: Star Walk: A Guide to The Palm Springs Walk of Stars, and his recent entertaining autobiography From Hackensack to Hollywood My Two Show Business Careers (available on Amazon.com.).
Gordon "Whitey" Mitchell was at the heart of show business as a top jazz musician/studio player. In a mid-life career change, he found success as a screenwri...
Jan 21, 2009 · Gordon “Whitey” Mitchell, jazz bassist and comedy writer, died Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 76. Whitey Mitchell, brother of the late jazz great Red Mitchell, started his jazz career in New York playing bass with big band legends Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa and Lester Young on the Jazz at the Philharmonic series.
From New York's Birdland, Basin Street East, and the Village Vanguard, Gordon 'Whitey' Mitchell toured with big band greats Benny Goodman and Pete Rugolo. He played Carnegie Hall with Gene Krupa and appeared with Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie on Jazz at the Philharmonic.
