Mark Sherman - Vibraphone and Xylophone
-Private Vibraphone and Xylophone lessons
Biography
"Winner in Downbeat Magazine's Critics Poll 2007,2008, and 2009"
Mark Sherman has performed globally for the last eight years as a leader, with six tours to Europe and throughout Russia, China, Korea, The Philippines, Australia, the United States, and Canada. Sherman brings a deeply rooted post bop approach to a program of originals and standards that convincingly carry on the art form with a potent level of invigorating musicianship. His music is relentlessly energetic, hard charging, and brimming with incredible improvisations from his refined skills, and deep commitment to the art form itself. Mark has conducted master classes in over 15 different countries with the sponsorship of Yamaha Corporation, and The Pro Mark Corporation. He is currently on the faculty of The Juilliard School, and New Jersey City University. Recently selected as a Jazz Ambassador for the United States State Department, and Jazz At Lincoln Center, he toured Russia, and Asia for over 30 Master classes and performances. In addition Sherman is on over 150 CD recordings as a sideman, and has recorded 10 as a leader.
Discography
Leader:
“Explorations In Space And Time” Chesky Records 2012
“Good Rhythm Good Vibes” 2010
“Live At Sweet Rhythm NYC DVD 2010
“Live At The Bird’s Eye” 2008 MHR
“Family First” 2007 MHR
“One Step Closer” 2005 MHR
“The Motive Series 2004 MHR
“Spiral Staircase” 1999 MHR
“High Rollin” 1998 MHR
“A New Balance” CBS1986 (Pop ballad “Changes In My Life” went double platinum in Asia)
“Fulcrum Point” UNIS 1980
Sideman:
Andy Farber Big Band/ 2010
Dan Block/ From His World To Mine MHR 2010
Capathia Jenkins/ Louis Rosen PS Classics 2009
Manure (Original Soundtrack 2008)
Jennifer Holiday (2008)
The Last Mimzy (Original Soundtrack 2006)
Lena Horne/Seasons Of A Life Blue Note 2006
See What I Wanna See (Broadway Cast Album) 2006
Failure To Launch Original Soundtrack 2006
The Light And The Piazza (Broadway Cast Album) 2005
Cheryl Wheeler-Defying Gravity CBS Masterworks 2005
Last Holiday Soundtrack 2005
Miss Congeniality 2 2005
Ann Hampton Callaway/Slow- Schanachie records 2004
The Alamo (Original Soundtrack) 2004
Ronnie Jordan-After 8- Blue Note 2004
David Chesky’s Surround Sound Show- 2004
Intolerable Cruelty Original Soundtrack 2003
The Alamo 2003
DJ Spinna/Here To There 2003
Mary Fahl/The Other Side Of Time- CBS2003
Blue Voices/The Finest In Jazz Ballads-2003
Liza Minelli/Liza’s Back 2002
Two Weeks Notice Original Soundtrack2002
The Rookie (Original Soundtrack) 2002
Ronnie Jordan/Off The Record-2001
The Score (Original Soundtrack) 2001
Larry Coryell/New High (High Note) 2000
Scott Hesse/Flame Within A Fire 2000
Rodney Jones/Undiscovered Few Blue Note 1999
Footloose (Broadway Cast Album) 1999
Armagedeon/Aerosmith Original Soundtrack) 1999
Gloria Lynne/ This One’s On Me High Note 1998
The Lion King /Disney 1998
Hercules Disney 1998 (Original Soundtrack)
Michael Bolton/All That Matters 1997
Julian Coryell/Duality N2K records1997
Steel Pier (Original Cast Recording) 1997
Boys Next Door 1996
Larry Coryell/Sketches Of Coryell Schanachie Records 1996
Chesky Records Collection #1 1995
Laverne Butler “No Lookin’ Back” Chesky Records1994
Kiss Of The Spiderwoman/Original Cast Recording 1995
Rhymes and Fables/Cab Calloway/Freddie Hubbard 1995
Larry Coryell/I’ll Be Over You-CTI Records 1994 (Producer)
Best of Chesky Classics- Chesky Records 1994
Ruth Brown/Songs Of My Life Fantasy Records 1993
Peggy Lee/Love Held Lightly Songs of Harold Arlen 1993
Smooth Jazz Slow Jams-1993
Christmas Songs Milestone 1993
Rodney Jones The Unspoken Heart 1992
Laverne Butler “Daydreamin” Chesky Records 1992
Love Songs Sony 1992
Maureen Mcgovern Gershwin CD 1990
Peggy Lee Songbook There Will Never Be Another Spring 1990
Peggy Lee Musicmasters Jazz Sampler 1989
Peggy Lee Sings The Blues- 1989
Maureen McGovern “Naughty Baby” CBS Masterworks1989
Joe Beck/Back To Beck DMP records 1988
Quotes
Testimonial regarding Mark Sherman's teaching method:
• I found Mark's teaching method to be the best I've yet encountered regarding what's REALLY important in jazz, i.e., his "triplets" concept re: feeling time, for example. He knows how to convey all the essentials of extended harmony and at the same time keeps you glued to the basics of swinging, soulful phrasing plus how to listen & respond the other players. U can't get any better than that. Larry Coryell Jazz Guitarist
• Over a span of several decades, Mark Sherman has consistently proven himself as an original and creative improviser. Finally his wonderful improvisation system is available online. This system reveals valuable secrets in a clear easy way and covers all bases Bravo! Kenwood Dennard Associate Professor, Berklee Coll. of Music Formerly with Miles Davis
• Mark Sherman's approach to teaching reflects the multidimensional experiences he's had as a pianist, vibist and percussionist over the years performing and recording in a variety of musical contexts. It is one thing to be a soloist, it is another challenge to be a well-rounded musician who is prepared to play what the music calls for. Mark Sherman can teach whatis necessary to play."* Akira Tana Drummer “Tana Reid Project”
• Finally students of jazz improvisation have a clear guide in Mark Sherman. His method of integrating scales and chords into a linear and rhythmic framework is as satisfying and learning-friendly as I've seen. Any student of Mark's will immediately gain confidence, and the ability to play thru chord changes seamlessly. I applaud his enabling generosity. Gordon Gottlieb-The Juilliard School
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