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"We enjoy this band so much we always book them when we have our jazz and blues Seafood Festival and my jazz and blues on the beach on Friday's"
Dave Gatsby
The Village Pump - Laduerdale-By-The-Sea-Chamber
Jerry Mason of theboogiereport.com states "Mysterious Records Presents What Could Be The Blues CD Of The Year Sherman Hunter Blues With A Message".
Jerry Mason
Owner
Mason Media Services - The Boogie Report
RadioIndy is pleased to present Sherman Hunter with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Old Neighborhood"
"Old Neighborhood" is a soulful classic blues album from Sherman Hunter, a veteran of the music industry. If you are looking for a collection of songs by a bona fide bluesman, this is certainly it. Hunter brings you a full sound behind his smooth, seemingly effortless playing style and deep weathered vocals. The band is comprised of great performers, masters of their craft that really succeed in pulling together the timeless quality of the sound. The sound quality of "Old Neighborhood" is excellent: All of the songs are ready to hit your speakers crisply and cleanly. Highlights include the title track, "Old Neighborhood," which establishes the big picture right off the bat with great guitar work, horns, female backing vocals, and a quality that puts you right in the room with the band. "Stormy" is a great little jazz number that features a delicate touch and nice progressions. "I Drink Muddy Waters" is a gritty track with an energetic, wailing vocal performance and quirky guitar solos. With "Old Neighborhood," Sherman Hunter has put together an incredible blues album full of great vocal performances and professional musicianship. If you enjoy great blues guitar and a classic blues sound, pick up this album.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
Check out Sherman Hunter's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites
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Discography
EP - Dancing In The Streets - TK Records
EP - Sweet Thing - TK Records
These recordings were on Henry Stones's label.
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Sherman Hunter’s musical career began at the age of six, when he was chosen to sing in the adult church choir. Members of the choir were impressed with his singing voice at such an early age. Sherman was influenced by gospel greats Rev James Cleveland, Dixie Hummingbirds,and The Mighty Clouds of Joy.
At the age of ten, Sherman began taking guitar lessons. Sherman continued his musical venture by joining a rhythm and blues band at the age of eighteen. Sherman’s guitar playing is influenced by legends Wes Montgomery, George Benson, B.B. King, Albert King and Carlos Santana.
Sherman has performed with contemporary artists KC and The Sunshine Band, David Hudson, William Bell, John Edwards of the Spinners, Bennie Lattimore, Jimmy Bohorn, Little Beaver, and Timmy Thomas.
Sherman Hunter and his band were the opening act for O V Wright and Joe Simon. Sherman signed with labelmates KC and The Sunshine Band and Jimmy Bohorn under the TK Disco label owned by Henry Stone. Sherman recorded "Dancing Down The Avenue" and "Sweet Thing".
Mysterious Records is ready to roll out the single release "Old Neighborhood". Soulandbluesreport.com owner Funky Larry will be handling the roll out sending out his sampler 9 CD to over 100 reporters across the US by the end of January 2008. Stop by his page to read all his southern soul music industry information. The label wanted to showcase my ability to play jazz and covered the smash hit "Stormy". The song is on my profile stop by and take a listen. The entire CD will be released in March 2008.
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