Jazz Masters to be inducted into the South Florida Hall of Fame

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International Recording Artist, Alice Day and The Sunshine Jazz Organization of South Florida present the 2010 South Florida Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Concert.  This event will take place on Sunday, June 5th, 4 p.m. at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 N.W. 22^nd Avenue in Miami.  This year’s inductees and performers will include: Ira Sullivan, Len Pace, Mel Dancy, Jaco Pastorius, Charles “Charlie” Austin, and Eric Knight.  

About the South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame…

In an effort to pay homage to, show appreciation for, and pay tribute to some of South Florida’s legendary and truly extraordinary Jazz personalities; both past & present, the South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame was established in January 2009.   The first induction ceremony took place June of that same year with Julien “Cannonball” Adderly, Charles “China” Valles, Jesse Jones, Jr., Othello Molineaux, Lenny Zeif, Alice Day, and the late Chief Sandrell Rivers being the first group of inductees.  Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of these outstanding individuals was the brain child of famed international recording artist and world class jazz diva, Ms. Alice Day.  It was designed as a mere “thank you” to honor those who made and make it possible for the continuance of jazz, noting the impact their contributions have made in the Jazz world, on these South Florida Shores, and on the world stage.  The South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame has a very short history, but the future will take a lot longer…

“We are excited to celebrate these awesome masters of a truly American Classical art form, Jazz”, said Alice Day, International Recording Artist, Founder and Chairperson of the South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame.  “This year’s inductees are some of South Florida’s legends; local pioneers who have paved the way for present and future musicians to play and progress in the world of Jazz.  I am truly humbled by the awesome contributions my gifted colleagues have made, aiding in the preservation and authenticity of Jazz locally and for many of them, nationally and internationally.  We invite and encourage the community to come out and be a part of history as we salute these great individuals for their achievements and tireless work,” Day added.      

For more information on the 2010 South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Jazz Concert, please call the Joseph Caleb Auditorium Box Office at

305-636-2350 or the Sunshine Jazz Organization at 305-693-2594.