JERRY MELLIX

Male

United States

Profile Information:

What instrument do you play?

Bari - Tenor - Alto & Soprano Saxophone

Who influenced you to listen to jazz

My brother & fellow sax player Ronald. Then it was Bill Doggett, Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery, Steve Gadd and a host of other local and national known musicians/singers and artist of other genres.

How did you find out about the WDCJN?

www.jazzburgher.ning.com

My Website

http://www.southsidejerry.com

Official Facebook Profile

http://JERRY MELLIX

Where are you located?

PITTSBURGH, PA.

Tell us about yourself

I am a retired Postal truck diver of over 35 years. And now I am a full time musician. I tour when the correct opportunities present themselves. In the past I was with The Memories-based out of Pittsburgh, PA., Shirley King (B.B.'s daughter)-based out of Chicago, IL. and Musicole-based out of Reno, NV., andThe Holidays ('Oldies' show band) and The Bobby Reed Organ Trio-based in Pittsburgh and Uniontown, PA., respectively. I am currently with The Bob Vallecorsa Organ Trio and Jumpin Jack Flash (a Rolling Stones Tribute Band).
Most of my experience in music has been in performing R&B(usually 50's thru 70's) and Blues.
I have performed in support of many national known acts , like: The Dubs, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Marcels, The Skyliners, Frankie Ford and The Clovers to name a few. That list would include an unknown number of local performers in New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, Charlotte, Pittsburgh and other East Coast cities.
It is my hope that I can catch one more tour or two. And perform in support of a few hundred more of the many talented performing artist this wonderful country has produced!

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