Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
"Many recording artists of this period don't begin to capture the brilliance of Art's live performance”.
Cuba Gooding, Jr. -of the Main Ingredient
"Art Sherrod Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, the up and corning heartthrob of the year...he carne onto the scene .... did such a great job performing with Randy Scott, Marion Meadows and Everette Harp at the Murphy Fine Arts Center, Morgan State University in July of2004 ... We're taking him to Brazil for the Brazilian Jazz Festival October 19 26, 2004 .... Art Sherrod Jr. is about to become an International Star.
All you other sax players beware ... Art Sherrod Jr. has arrived!”
Kevin Opher, FKM Entertainment Group Baltimore, MD
"The smooth, saxy sounds of Art Sherrod Jr. will make your heart melt and your feet dance.
After one listen, you will instantly become an "Art Lover" ...”
Donna Jean Rumbley, Promotions Director, Smooth Jazz WSMJ J 04.3, Baltimore, MD
"It’s so nice to see an artist in the beginning of his career Every time I see him
onstage, I know I'm seeing a future star in the smooth jazz world."
Randy Dennis, Legendary Radio Host, Smooth Jazz, WSMJ J 04.3, Baltimore. MD
"Art Sherrod Jr. has learned his craft from the ground up. A listener or audience member is the beneficiary of years of hard work. One listen and it is obvious.”
Marty Bass, Co-host, Morning Edition, WJZ-TV, Channel 13, Baltimore, MD
"Art's magical style is like no other. When he steps on the stage (Hollywood Entertainment Lounge), he is like the pied - piper with a saxophone. The crowd all gathers and is ready to follow when he blows!"
Kareem Washington, Entertainment Coordinator, Charlestown Races and Slots
"What can I say, nobody entertains like Art", "I'm only home 2 days a week at the most and of all the offers I get from my friends to go out and have some fun, I'll choose an Art Sherrod Jr. show every time. Art is also a favorite of all the Temptations, his live CD is a staple of the tour bus" ... .I say "Catch this rising star while you can".
Joe Herndon, Bass Singer, Otis Williams, Temptations
"You better get on the Sherrod bandwagon right now, saying "I knew Art when", because this man is soaring to superstardom ... enjoy the ride, better yet, enjoy the music".
Jamie Costello, WMAR- TV News Anchor
"Art is one the greatest sax players that I have had the privilege of playing with in a long, long time. All you other guy better watch out".
Michael Henderson. Starship. Bassist. world re-nowned entertainer.
Quotes not featured on this page are from:
Randy Scott (sax artist)
Jean Carne (world-renowned vocalist)
Marion Meadows (sax artist)
Lori Lewis, (Radio Personality, Program Director, 104.3 Smooth Jazz, Baltimore, MD)
Eloise Laws (vocalist)
Peabo Bryson (vocalist)
- Quotes
Discography
All 4 Love
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Art Sherrod Jr was born and reared in the small town of Palestine, Texas. Like most artists his introduction to music began at the age of five singing in the church. By the age of 13, Art had joined the Junior High School band and started playing the saxophone. By high school graduation, he had received numerous rewards and had been recognized as an All-Area, All Region, and All-State Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophonist. He was also an alternate to the McDonalds All-American Band. Some of Art's early music inspirations include Cannonball Adderly, Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Kim Waters and David Sanborn.
Although Art did study music in college, music remained embedded in his heart and soul. In 1996 he decided to reignite a most sincere focus on his first love - - MUSIC - - PLAYING THE SAX. He began spending more and more time playing with local bands as well as in churches.
In 2003 Art decided to step out on his faith and pursue a career as a solo artist. He then managed to perform and co-headline with some of the industrys greats and well known artists such as Chuck Loeb, Marion Meadows, Roy Ayers, Everette Harp, Slim Man, Randy Scott, Phil Perry, Michael Henderson, Najee, Jean Carne, Cuba Gooding (of The Main Ingredient), and a host of others. He has also opened for the legendary Boney James and Euge Groove. He has performed in the Brazilian-American Jazz Festival in Rio de Janeiro, The Capital Jazz Festival, The Beantown Jazz Festival, Friday's At Sunset International Music Festival, the TSOP Club in Atlantic City, NJ, Blues Alley Jazz nightclub, Toads Place in New Haven, Connecticut and several "Smooth Night Out" functions hosted by Clear Channel Smooth Jazz radio stations.
Art remains active with his community by working with churches, the MS Society, and Progressive Horizons (an organization that works with foster children, mentally and physically challenged individuals). Art's says: "I want to give while I can. I don't want to experience a tragedy before I decide to do my part."
Art released his debut CD titled "All 4 Love" in January 2005, which quickly followed with a live CD and DVD project titled "Art Sherrod Jr. Live". Art is currently working on his second CD due to release in the summer of 2007.
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