Saxophonist Art Sherrod, Jr. proves on his second CD, ”Seasons,” that he has established himself as an impressive artist with a magical style like no other. Laced with urban jazz, r&b, and the traditional smooth jazz sounds, “Seasons,” on the Pacific Coast Jazz label, manages to bring together a “who’s who” list of great musicians Sherrod has performed with during the years including: (his mentor) Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Tracy Hamlin, Marcus Johnson, Chuck Loeb, Frank McComb, U-Nam and his long time associate and the producer of his last project, Eric Valentine. According to Sherrod, “ “Seasons” is about the variety of changes that I went through in my life while recording this project from the end of 2006 to the middle of 2009. We all experience the differences from spring, summer, fall and winter and we realize that each season lasts for a short time and then it’s gone. Nothing lasts forever.”
Sherrod demonstrates in his new release that he really knows how to shape a myriad of moods, from his sultry “Thinking Of You,” to the funky “Smooth Grove” and covering a silky rendition of Earth, Wind and Fire’s, “That’s the Way of the World.” Each track is an expression of Art’s heartfelt voice on soprano, alto and tenor saxophones as he creates rambunctious riffs, soulful sounds, and gorgeous grooves. “I enjoy doing music,” says Art,“because it allows me to communicate with people physically and emotionally and to help them through tough times to keep a positive point of view.” Sherrod’s method of communication can be heard through his music as he makes us dance in east coast style on “East Coast Steppin,” reflect on our lives in “Everything Will Be Alright” and get us back on our feet in times of trouble on the classic Donnie McClurkin gospel tune, “We Fall Down.”
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As a solo artist, Art has performed, opened or co-headlined shows with Chuck Loeb, Marion Meadows, Roy Ayres, Natalie Cole, Boney James, Everette Harp, Bob Baldwin, Randy Scott, Noel Webb, Najee, Michael Henderson, Jean Carne, Cuba Gooding & the Main Ingredient and a host of others. He has also performed on the Brazilian-American Jazz Festival in Rio de Janeiro, the Beantown Jazz Festival in Boston, the Volvo Jazz Festival and many others. Art is just as active in his community by working with churches, the MS Society and Progressive Horizons, an organization that works with foster children and mentally and physically challenged individuals. “It’s important to me that I share my music in ways where I can contribute to the well being of others.”
According to Dennis Poole of Smooth Jazz Therapy, “Sherrod delivers a sequence of spine chilling gems… it is adequate to luxuriate in the sublime artistry his musicality so effortlessly engenders.” So get ready to go on a roller coaster of sonic emotions on this second release from an artist we should all keep our eyes on as he rises to the top while serenading us through the seasons.
East Coast Steppin’
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To the Floor (featuring UNam)
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Just Chillin’ (featuring Gerald Albright
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On Sunday Morning
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Saxophonist Art Sherrod, Jr. proves on his second CD, ”Seasons,” that he has established himself as an impressive artist with a magical style like no other. Laced with urban jazz, r&b, and the traditional smooth jazz sounds, “Seasons,” on the Pacific Coast Jazz label, manages to bring together a “who’s who” list of great musicians Sherrod has performed with during the years including: (his mentor) Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Tracy Hamlin, Marcus Johnson, Chuck Loeb, Frank McComb, U-Nam and his long time associate and the producer of his last project, Eric Valentine. According to Sherrod, “ “Seasons” is about the variety of changes that I went through in my life while recording this project from the end of 2006 to the middle of 2009. We all experience the differences from spring, summer, fall and winter and we realize that each season lasts for a short time and then it’s gone. Nothing lasts forever.”
Sherrod demonstrates in his new release that he really knows how to shape a myriad of moods, from his sultry “Thinking Of You,” to the funky “Smooth Grove” and covering a silky rendition of Earth, Wind and Fire’s, “That’s the Way of the World.” Each track is an expression of Art’s heartfelt voice on soprano, alto and tenor saxophones as he creates rambunctious riffs, soulful sounds, and gorgeous grooves. “I enjoy doing music,” says Art, “because it allows me to communicate with people physically and emotionally and to help them through tough times to keep a positive point of view.” Sherrod’s method of communication can be heard through his music as he makes us dance in east coast style on “East Coast Steppin,” reflect on our lives in “Everything Will Be Alright” and get us back on our feet in times of trouble on the classic Donnie McClurkin gospel tune, “We Fall Down.”
Listen to Art on the Weather Channel:
As a solo artist, Art has performed, opened or co-headlined shows with Chuck Loeb, Marion Meadows, Roy Ayres, Natalie Cole, Boney James, Everette Harp, Bob Baldwin, Randy Scott, Noel Webb, Najee, Michael Henderson, Jean Carne, Cuba Gooding & the Main Ingredient and a host of others. He has also performed on the Brazilian-American Jazz Festival in Rio de Janeiro, the Beantown Jazz Festival in Boston, the Volvo Jazz Festival and many others. Art is just as active in his community by working with churches, the MS Society and Progressive Horizons, an organization that works with foster children and mentally and physically challenged individuals. “It’s important to me that I share my music in ways where I can contribute to the well being of others.”
According to Dennis Poole of Smooth Jazz Therapy, “Sherrod delivers a sequence of spine chilling gems… it is adequate to luxuriate in the sublime artistry his musicality so effortlessly engenders.” So get ready to go on a roller coaster of sonic emotions on this second release from an artist we should all keep our eyes on as he rises to the top while serenading us through the seasons.
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