Official Biography (courtesy of Nathan Mitchell)
The passion and essence of Nathan’s music has captured the hearts of musical innovators, listeners, and lovers all over the world. This top Billboard charting multi-instrumentalist and producer is known best for his amazing showmanship, unique talents, and enthusiastic energy. His intelligence and instinct is readily seen and his work ethic is untouchable. His visibility has also been enhanced with two NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Jazz Album; the remarkable project in 2019 Soulmate that
brought about his first single hitting mainstream media entitled “Swing City” which landed the #7 spot on both the Billboard and Smooth Jazz Network charts and his first #1 on the Media-base Smooth Jazz charts. The second Image Award nomination came in 2020 for his powerful Donny, Duke and Wonder Anthology which showcased Nathan’s unique style with well known classics.
Nathan’s journey started in 2012 with his single “For All Eternity” which accompanied the heartfelt tribute to his wife who passed away from cancer in 2010. The song “My Angel” showcased the raw ability of music to go where other mediums often can’t and to tell the story of the heart. From 2011 to 2017, Nathan was invited to play with some of the most elite artists in the industry, then in 2017 he released the single “Inspiration” which was created to honor the essence of exceptional smooth jazz. In 2018, Nathan released his first independent national debut album entitled Smooth Groove. From this work two of his songs grabbed the attention of mainstream media with “Inspiration” hitting #22 on the Smooth Jazz Billboard charts and the title track “Smooth Groove” coming in at #20.
Nathan’s style on stage is infectious and has thrilled audiences around the globe. He often partners with other known musicians on tour or with local artists in the cities where he performs. Nathan’s desire to help those that are newer to the music industry can be seen with his tireless offers of insights and guidance. Currently signed as an artist with the number on Billboard Smooth Jazz Label of the Year – Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records, Nathan is securing his spot among the elite with the goal to become a legendary musical creator.