Biography
Ohio Penitentiary 511 Jazz Ensemble
Effective period / Period of releases: 1972
Members: Richard Wise (2), Julius T. Johnson, Logan Rollins, Dave Bennett (4), Reynard Birtha, John Grady (2), George Williams (5), Jesse Barrett, Ricky Lewis (4), Sonny Ward, Richard Stokes (2), Charles Peterson (2)
The 511 Jazz Ensemble was made up entirely of serving prisoners in the Ohio State Penitentiary. It was founded in 1971 to give those prisoners with a musical aptitude an opportunity to be productive and creative.