Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell is an engaging and innovative artist. Heralded as one of
Canada’s finest instrumentalists, Chris has contributed to the music scene in several diverse and exciting ways. A versatile player, Chris is a sought-after talent across a variety of genres performing with a myriad of artist’s including David Foster, Natalie Cole, Lionel Richie, Ray Charles, Rosemary Clooney, Phil Woods, Kenny Wheeler, Jackie Richardson, Michael Kaeshammer, and Doug Riley to name a few.
Chris has recently toured with The Afro Cuban Jazz and Beyond Quintet which features Ignacio Berroa, Hilario Duran, Roberto Occhipinti and Jorge Luis Torres. Chris has toured extensively in North America, Europe and in Asia and has also performed with a numerous symphony orchestras across Canada.
His extensive experience as a performer, composer and arranger has culminated in the production of four solo instrumental albums to date. As a result of his 1997 release “The Witches of Redbeard” featuring jazz icon Phil Woods, The Chris Mitchell Quintet was the recipient of the prestigious “Prix De Jazz DuMaurier” performing at the 1999 Montreal Jazz Festival. Chris has also been nominated and received numerous other awards including an ECMA for jazz artist of the year.
As a sideman, Chris has also recorded with numerous Juno and ECMA winning artists. Chris also operates a successful music production company – MitchMusic.
Currently active in various musical groups, Chris also holds a long-time Faculty position at the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University in Halifax.