Billy Mitchell's lyrics & chords

1) 1926-2001 American jazz tenor saxophonist 2) UK folk singer in Pitmen Poets 1) Billy Mitchell (Kansas City, Missouri, November 3, 1926 - Rockville Centre, NY, April 18, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his close association with fellow Detroiter Thad Jones and work with a variety of big bands including Woody Herman when he replaced Gene Ammons in his band. In 1949 Mitchell recorded with the Milt Buckner band, and from 1956 to 1957 he played with Dizzy Gillespie in his big band. From 1957 until 1961 and from 1966 to 196...read more