Art Sherrod Jr. brings urban jazz Oct. 17
Smooth and urban jazz saxophonist Art Sherrod Jr. returns to Rehoboth for a performance at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at The Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach. Club Phred will also perform at the free concert.
At age 5 Sherrod was singing in the choir, and at age 13 he joined the high school band and had to make a big decision: What instrument should he play? After deliberating over the idea of drums or a trumpet, Art finally settled on the instrument that he thought might get the most attention from the girls, and chose the saxophone. But in time he would come to realize that it was the saxophone that had chosen him and to this day his heart has been devoted to this mesmerizing instrument and the musical messages it conveys.
Art released a live CD and DVD project titled “Art Sherrod Jr Live” in 2004 that was quickly followed by his debut CD “All 4 Love” in 2005. “All 4 Love” was the vehicle that put Sherrod in the spotlight receiving positive attention and comments like, “after one listen you will instantly become an Art lover” and “Art Sherrod Jr is about to become an international star.” Sherrod 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 with whom Sherrod has performed during the years including (his mentor) Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Tracy Hamlin, Marcus Johnson, Chuck Loeb, Frank McComb, U-Nam and his longtime associate and the producer of his “All 4 Love” 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.”
Besides alto, tenor and soprano saxophone, Art plays electronic wind controller (EWI) and is an artist endorser for Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Cannonball Saxophones, Rico Reeds and Sax-Rax Saxophone Stands. He is an interactive performer who warms his audience up before, during and after performances, often sitting and talking with them following concerts.
Club Phred will rock the house
Whether you’re born to be wild, enjoy dancing in the street or are looking for some good lovin’, you’ll find your funk and soothe your groove with the fabulous sounds of the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond at Club Phred.
Just when you’re getting your groove on, check out the soulful southern sounds of a special guest artist playing the Stax Records’ catalog with music ranging from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T and many more.
Club Phred is a group of musicians who on average have more than 30 years of professional experience. We all share a love of classic ‘60s and ‘70s music and have deep roots in the Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey tri-state area.
Club Phred formed in 2002 and has performed with the likes of Mark Farner, formerly Of Grand Funk Railroad, and opened up for Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles, The Marshall Tucker Band and Disney recording artist Sarah Buxton.
Club Phred has won numerous awards from the Delaware media and has helped various charitable organizations raise in excess of $2,500,000 since 2004.
