Background
Mitchell, Roscoe Edward was born on August 3, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Roscoe Edward and Ida (Carter) Mitchell.
Mitchell, Roscoe Edward was born on August 3, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Roscoe Edward and Ida (Carter) Mitchell.
Educated, Wilson Junior College, 1961-1963.
Member, Englewood High School Dance Band, Chicago, 1954-1958; principal, Roscoe Mitchell Sextet, 1965-1966; principal, Roscoe Mitchell Quartet, 1966-1967; principal, Roscoe Mitchell Art Ensemble, 1967-1969. Teacher in field; artist-in-residence University of Illinois, 1977. Creative Music Studio, Woodstock, New York, 1979, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1982.
Served with Band United States Army, 1958-1961. Member Association Advancement Creative Musicians (founder), Creative Arts Collective (founder, president).
Married Marianne Bell. Children: Lisa Jackson, Atala Nicole.