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The David Mitchell Group is a jazz quartet based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, featuring David Mitchell on saxophone, Phil Hey on drums, Tom Lewis on bass, and Chris Lomheim on piano. The group plays a variety of well-known and original jazz tunes, with a focus on Latin and be-bop. Each of the band members has been playing jazz for over 25 years. They have appeared individually with many of the top jazz musicians in the world, and are featured on over 50 CDs.
The group's latest recording, called Young Cats, reflects the bands' repertoire, including Latin jazz, standards, contemporary jazz, and originals. Joining the quartet on the Young Cats CD is Dave Singley on guitar. The group plays a variety of well-known and original jazz tunes, with a focus on Latin and be-bop. The recording is an extension of the group's school performance and education work of the past two years. During this time, the group has done over 200 performances during the school day, at nearly 50 different high schools in the Twin Cities. Over 10,000 students have attended these performances. The series is funded by a grant at no cost to the schools.
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Young Cats Latin, contemporary, and be-bop jazz played with fire and grace. David Mitchell-Alto Sax, Phil Hey-Drums, Tom Lewis-Bass, Chris Lomheim-Piano, with guest artist (track 1, 3, 5, 7) David Singley-Guitar. "An Impressive Debut..." Tom Surowicz, Music Writer - Minneapolis Star Tribune |