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{{Short description|American jazz pianist and composer}}
'''Rubin Morris Mitchell''' (July 11, 1927 – December 21, 1972) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1956 through the rest of his life. According to his WWII draft card, he also went by Myles for his middle name.
==Early
As early as July 1963, Rubin Mitchell was headlining venues in upstate New York. Mr. Mitchell grew up in the West Indies and in the South. His musical training includes study at the Julliard School of Music. Prior to 1956 when the Trio was formed, Mr. Mitchell played solo. At the [[Flamingo Las Vegas|Flamingo Club]] in [[Las Vegas]], he shared bandstands with such top music personalities as [[Count Basie]] and [[Harry James]]. He has also accompanied
==Starmaker Records==
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Albums<br><br>
"The Golden Hands Of Rubin Mitchell" (pre-
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"Presenting Rubin Mitchell" (February 13, 1967)<br>
"The Remarkable Rubin" (1968)<br>
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Compilation Appearances during his lifetime:<br><br>
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