Alton Merrell Jr

Who is Alton Merrell Jr?

Alton Merrell is an American pianist, music producer, educator, arranger and composer.

Alton is also president of Minstrel Enterprises LLC., a music production company providing concerts, workshops, music instruction, consulting, arranging, and studio recording services.

Alton holds a Master of Music Degree in piano performance with an emphasis in Jazz and Classical Piano from Youngstown State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education graduating Cum Laude. He is currently pursuing a PhD in music on full scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh.

Alton has received numerous honors including: Gospel Jazz Artist of the Year, American Gospel Music Award, Best New Gospel Jazz Artist & Producer, Capital Jazz Festival Competition Finalist,YSU Jazz Quintet Member of the Cultural Exchange Group performing in Beijing, China. YSU Jazz Quintet Member of the Cultural Exchange Jazz Group performing in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Hangzhou, China where a number of Alton’s compositions and arrangements were performed.