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Harrison Mitchell
Harry Mitchell is a jazz pianist hailing from Perth, Australia. Having released 16 albums as a leader, Mitchell has established himself as a prolific musician in the Australian jazz scene. In 2017, he was awarded the title of Young Australian Jazz Musician of the Year at the Australian Bell Jazz Awards, followed by the West Australian Music (WAM) award for Best Pianist in 2018. Additionally, he won the WAM Best Jazz Song award in 2017, 2018, and 2020.
Mitchell has performed at various music festivals across Australia, including the Perth International Jazz Festival, Brisbane Jazz Festival, Sydney Con Jazz Festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival, the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, and the Ubud Village Jazz Festival in Bali. In 2021, he was selected as a finalist in the Wangaratta Jazz Festival's National Jazz Awards piano competition. Mitchell has also backed a range of artists, including Kate Ceberano, Charlie Watts, George Garzone, Vincent Gardner, Veronica Swift and more.
Awards
2017 Young Australian Jazz Musician of the Year - AUS Bell Awards
(WAM) award for Best Pianist in 2018
WAM Best Jazz Song award in 2017, 2018, and 2020.
Tags
"Harry Mitchell is one of these luminary artists who can’t help making their presence felt. He’s been doing exactly that, since he started playing jazz piano, getting the chance to perform with the ‘who-is-who’ of Australian Jazz" - Australianjazz.net
"Mitchell has a definite vision for his music, one that is tightly arranged but also leaves enough room for inspired soloing." Jazzandbeyond.com
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
