Richard Dick Mitchell (born in California, USA) is an American woodwind player and session musician. He’s specialized in alto and tenor saxophone, but plays also flutes and clarinets. He’s currently the principal saxophonist of
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
He has performed together with several classical, jazz and pop artists, including
Frank Sinatra,
Harry James,
Woody Herman, Poncho Sanchez, Paul McCartney, Prince, Robert Palmer, Tori Amos and Chris Botti. He has also played on numerous television and film soundtracks.