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Willie Mitchell

Born in Ashland, Mississippi on March 1, 1928, Willie Mitchell was a trumpeter and bandleader best known for his R&B / soul / funk producing / arranging and his work with the iconic Hi Records label in the 1970s. His musical journey began at the age of 8 when he began playing the trumpet. He moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee when he was in high school and began performing with local bands. His big band became a popular draw in Memphis – even Elvis Presley hired him to play some private parties – but by the end of the decade, he became interested in producing. He started...