14th Annual
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL

PRESS RELEASE


Honoring Mississippi Jazz Legend

Al Fielder
Master of the Jazz Drums
Born in Meridian, Mississippi



MICHAEL WILDERMAN | jazzvisionphotos.com


Saturday, September 5, 2009, 6:00pm
Edward's Center
749 Main Street     Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364     662-247-1471



Also Honoring Mississippi Jazz Legend

Mulgrew Miller
Master of the Jazz Piano
Born in Greenwood, Mississippi





Monday, September 7, 2009, 6:00pm
Cowan Music
100 West Market Street     Greewood, Mississippi
662-247-3364     662-247-1471


FREE ADMISSION!     DONATIONS APPRECIATED!

Always Honoring Woodville, Mississippi native and father of the
modern jazz saxophone, the legendary:

LESTER "PREZ" YOUNG
click below to review:
Natchez Democrat Newspaper Article (Natchez, MS)



Featuring:

Rachella Parks, Saxophone One of the Top Jazz Female Saxophonist in the World!

Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician National Juneteenth Jazz Artist

Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion Jackson, Mississippi native & outstanding jazz percussionist

London Branch, Bass Former Professor of Music & Director of the JSU Orchestra 2007 Mississppi Jazz & Heritage Festival Lifetime Acheivement Awardee

Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion Born on the Island of Cuba & Outstanding Afro-Cuban percussionist

Aye Aton, Drums Seasoned Jazz Drummer and Percussionist with Sun Ra Arkestra & Ron Myers Click below to view rare video Aye Aton, John Gilmore, Marshall Allen with the Sun Ra Akrestra

Rufus Mapp, Congas & Percussion Jackson, Mississippi resident & outstanding jazz percussionist

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
12th Annual Jazz Festival Saturday
By Woodrow Wilson     August 25, 2007

Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS
London Branch (left), retired Jackson State University jazz and classical director,
conducts a musical workshop Thursday with first-year band students at Coleman Middle School
in Greenville. The workshop was in conjunction with the 12th Annual Mississippi Jazz &
Heritage Festival to be held Saturday at Southern Whispers on Nelson Street in Greenville.

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
Learning Experience
By Woodrow Wilson     August 31, 2007

Terri Ferguson, Photographer, Greenville, MS
David Fisher (front, left) and Ron'ald Neoma Myers square off as the final two competitors
in a chess tournament Saturday that became part of the annual Mississippi Jazz & Heritage
Festival. Fisher won the event.

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
Youngster Complete First Tourney
By Terri Ferguson     September 2, 2007

Click to read: EDITORIAL
We love our blues, but too often jazz is totally ignored
DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
By Woodrow Wilson     September 15, 2006

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival continues in Greenville
FOR THE DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES     August 31, 2006

Photographs by Bill Johnson, Greenville, MS
Ron Myers (left in above photo), tickles the keys Friday afternoon during a jazz reception at Mid-Delta Regional Airport terminal.
He is accompanied by Lane Rogers (background), Derrick Brown and Billy Smiley. Not pictured is drummer Hal Holbrook.
The reception was a preview of the Mississippi Delta Jazz & Heritage Festival, which was held Saturday at Antwone´s Cafe
in Greenville. At left,Yazoo City's own Chuck Lawson, a master jazz bass player, is shown with Myers. Lawson, the honored
guest at the reception, is the recipient of this years Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival Lifetime Achievement Award.


Photographs by Bill Johnson, Greenville, MS
Chuck Lawson, (from left) this year´s recipient of the Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, along
with events director Ron Myers, spoke with Coleman Middle School band students during a jazz workshop on Sept. 1. Lawson
and Myers instilled and shared with students the importance and influence jazz has had on the world, and its Delta history.

Russell Gunn                                                    Ron Myers

Miles Davis 80th Anniversary Celebration
Lifting the Legacy: Miles, MO' Music & Juneteenth Jazz Concert
(Featuring Russell Gunn, Ron Myers Guest Artist)
Concert Review by: David Seymour    May 26, 2006

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH NEWSPAPER
Come Blow Your Horn
By Terry Perkins    May 24, 2006

ALL ABOUT JAZZ
Miles Davis 80th Birthday Observance in His Hometown
(Featuring Russell Gunn, Ron Myers Guest Artist)
Jazz News     May 15, 2006

Logan Mosby, Photographer, Greenville, MS
Ron Myers (left) and the Mississippi Jazz Connection perform outside the Bolivar County
Courthouse in Cleveland Saturday during the annual Crosstie Arts and Jazz Festival.

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
Blues, jazz, arts and food welcomed by crowd
By Logan Mosby     April 23, 2006

Click to read: EDITORIAL
Let's not overlook Delta jazz!
DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
September 21, 2005

Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS
From left, Dr. Ron Myers, Robert "Mr. Sign" Blackmon and Chef Johnny Harris
sample gumbo for the Mississippi Jazz and Heritage Festival.

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
Mississippi Jazz and Heritage Festival Presented Saturday
By Woodrow Wilkins, Jr.     September 1, 2005

Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS
Dr. Ron Myers on trumpet with Shaw, MS native, Terry Biaoni, recipient of the
2005 Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, on piano.

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES NEWSPAPER
Myers uses Kiwanis visit to promote jazz
By Woodrow Wilkins, Jr.     September 21, 2005

"Horn in the Corn" Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS

Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
Artistic Director of the Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
www.JazzWisconsin.com     www.ChristianJazz.net
www.JuneteenthJazz.com     www.JazzArkansas.com
www.JazzMissouri.com     www.JazzNebraska.com


Mississippi Artist Roster - Mississippi Arts Commission


Music Vitae and Press Release
"MYERS KEEPS JAZZ ALIVE IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA"



Featuring Performanaces with the
Mississippi Delta Jazz Connection


Aaron Smith, Alto Sax & Flute
Leonard McIntosh, Tenor Sax
Roy Schilling, Guitar
Billy Smiley, Guitar
Lane Rodgers, Bass
Derrick Brown, Bass, Trombone & Reeds
Joshua Hall, Drums & Percussion
Greg Rasberry, Percussion
Joe Johnson, Percussion
Hal Holbrook, Drums & Percussion
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Drums & Percussion
Trey Swilley, Drums


Thursday Evening Jazz & Gumbo
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Southern Whispers
756 Nelson Street
Greenville, Mississippi
662-335-1477     662-247-3364

"Come get a bowl of gumbo & enjoy the best in Mississippi Delta Jazz!"

Live Entertainment Every Thursday!        No Cover Charge!

Click to purchase an official
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival T-Shirt!

Click to purchase an official
Juneteenth Jazz T-Shirt!

The Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival is dedicated to the memory and
legacy of late historic native Mississippi Jazz promoter and co-founder of the
Black Arts Music Society (BAMS):

John Reese

The late great Mississippi jazz promoter John Resse with arms extended in jubilation next to the
sign promoting BAMS sponsored historic concert featuring the late legendary jazz saxoponist
Dexter Gordon in Jackson, Mississippi. John Reese was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.

For more information contact:

Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Artistic Director
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Program
P.O. Box 269     Belzoni, MS 39038
662-247-1471     662-247-4767 Fax
e-mail: MyersFound@aol.com
web sites: www.JazzArkansas.com    www.ChristianJazz.net
www.JazzWisconsin.com    www.JazzMissouri.com    www.JuneteenthJazz.com

Click to View List of Jazz Musicians From Mississippi:
The Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project of Starkville High School

Cassandra Wilson Voted Top Jazz Vocalist in the World Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Gerald Wilson One of the Greatest Jazz Composers in the World Born in Shelby, Mississippi

Mulgrew Miller One of the Top Jazz Pianist in the World Born in Greenwood, Mississippi

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Theodore Edwards "Teddy"/"Babe Ruth" Late Master of the Jazz Saxophone Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Milt "The Judge" Hinton Late Father of the Modern Jazz Bass Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Hank Jones Master of the Jazz Piano Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Freddie Waits Late Master of the Jazz Drums Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Dick Griffin Master of the Jazz Trombone Born in Jackson, Mississippi

John Gilmore Late Master of the Jazz Saxophone Born in Summit, Mississippi MICHAEL WILDERMAN | jazzvisionphotos.com

Redd Holt Late Seasoned Jazz Drummer Born in Rosedale, Mississippi

Chuck Lawson Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi 2006 Mississppi Jazz & Heritage Festival Lifetime Acheivement Awardee

Charles Davis Master of the Jazz Saxophone Born in Goodman, Mississippi

Lester "Prez" Young Late Master of the Jazz Saxophone Born in Woodville, Mississippi Father of the modern jazz saxophone

Sherman G. Bell Late Accomplished Jazz Saxophonist & Flute Player Born in Webb, Mississippi

Barry Bays Accomplished Jazz Bassist Born in Grenada, Mississippi Jazz Guitar and Bass Instructor at Delta State University

Alvin Fielder Master of the Jazz Drums Born in Meridian, Mississippi MICHAEL WILDERMAN | jazzvisionphotos.com Featured in Jazz Times and Down Beat Magazines & Mississippi's most prolific jazz drummer

Sherrill Holly Accomplished Jazz Saxophonist Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Robert Hobbs Seasoned Jazz Drummer Born in Brandon, Mississippi

Gatemouth Moore Late Seasoned Jazz Vocalist Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi

Greg Robinson Accomplisged Jazz Bassist Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Richard Jess Brown Accomplisged Jazz Bassist Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Anderson Hardwick Accomplished Jazz Pianist Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Ameen Abdur-Rashied Accomplished Jazz Drumer Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Ron Wesley Late Seasoned Jazz Saxophone Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Arthur "Art" Hilliary Seasoned Jazz Pianist Born in Meridian, Mississippi

Ola Dura Accomplished Jazz Trumpet Born in ????, Mississippi

William Fielder Master Jazz Trumpet Born in Meridian, Mississippi

Tobby Tenhet Late Seasoned Jazz Saxophonist Born in Drew, Mississippi

click below to review:
Enterprise-Journal Newspaper Article (McComb, MS)


Sunday, September 28, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
4010 Robb Street Extention
Summit, Mississippi
601-276-9536     662-247-3364

FREE ADMISSION!     DONATIONS APPRECIATED!

Web site sponsored by:

Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
P.O. Box 269
Belzoni, MS 39038
662-247-3364     662-247-1471     662-247-4767 Fax
e-mail: MyersFound@aol.com
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