The Music of Johnny Mercer and Friends

Date: Sat, February 11th 2012
Additional Time Info: 8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
External Link: Event Website
Location: The Rialto Center for the Arts

Johnny Mercer (1909-1976), a Georgia native, began writing songs at the age of 15 and eventually became one of the foremost figures of 20th century American popular music. For nearly five decades, Mercer had a prolific career as a lyricist, composer, and performer. He is credited with writing 1,700 songs, was nominated for 18 Academy Awards, and was one of the founders of Capitol Records.  Join the Rialto Center in this musical celebration featuring renowned trumpeter Joe Gransden alongside The Color Purple’s Maria Howell, with the Georgia State University Jazz Band.