In recognition of outstanding achievement and artistic contributions to jazz |
Honored by Gainesville Friends of Jazz2011 Michael "Mr. P." Pokriefka (1940-2011)
Michael "Mr. P." Pokriefka is an accomplished drummer on the Gainesville jazz scene. He was an early pioneer in the development of jazz in the Gainesville community as owner of Mr. P.'s Dog House. The Dog House hosted jazz jams for both veteran and beginner jazz musicians. Mr. P. regularly mentored young jazz musicians as they honed their jazz chops.During the early years of our jazz society, he also provided leadership in the development of the Gainesville Friends of Jazz Concert Series. In more recent years,, he performsed regularly as the drummer for the Marty Liquori Jazztet at Leonardo's 706. |