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Mitchell, Oliver (1936-Present)

Trumpeter who has worked with an odd mix of artists that includes Rita Coolidge, Bob Dylan, The Monkees, Elvis Presley, Jerry Reed, The Buddy Rich Band, and Mel Torme.

His filmography is equally eclectic, and includes Dirty HarryElectra Glide in Blue, and Viva Las Vegas.  His Elvis ties don’t end there, however:  He was also one of the many musicians who contributed accompaniment to the Elvis TV Special which aired on 29th June 1968.

Lalo Schifrin recordings
All for the Love of Sunshine (Lalo Schifrin)
Theme from “Medical Center” (Lalo Schifrin)

Sources:
1.      http://www.ritacoolidge.com/recordings/RC.htm
2.      http://downloads.walmart.com/swap/
3.      http://www.dougpayne.com/mwnotes.htm
4.      http://entertainment.lycos.com/music/album.php?id=134806
5.      http://www.bjorner.com/DSN01790%201970.htm
6.      http://www.elvisrecordings.com/s680629.htm
7.      http://www.discogs.com/release/635741
8.      http://www.aktivinformasjon.no/reed/jrwiki/index.php/I’m_not_playing_games_(Song)