Ollie Mitchell

Trumpet Player

Birthday April 8, 1927

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE May 11, 2013 (86)

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About

Member of The Wrecking Crew, a 1960s group that recorded music anonymously for television and popular singers.

Before Fame

He was taught how to play trumpet by his father, who was the lead trumpeter for MGM Studios.

Trivia

He founded Ollie Mitchell's Sunday Band, as well as the Olliephonic Horn ensemble.

Family Life

He was married to a woman named Nancy and raised four children with her.

Associated With

Mitchell was one of the original members of Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass band.