Dwike Mitchell

Dwike Mitchell
Birth nameIvory Mitchell Jr.
Born(1930-02-14)February 14, 1930
Dunedin, Florida, United States
DiedApril 7, 2013(2013-04-07) (aged 83)
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
GenresJazz
OccupationJazz musician
InstrumentPiano
Years active1954–2011
LabelsEpic

Dwike Mitchell (born Ivory Mitchell Jr.; February 14, 1930 – April 7, 2013) was an American piano player and teacher. He began his career as pianist for the Lionel Hampton Orchestra before joining Willie Ruff to form The Mitchell-Ruff Duo jazz group.

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