Pro-Mark presents the newest artist to their impressive jazz vibe roster: Mark Sherman. An international performer and educator plus winner in Downbeat magazine’s critics poll for tree years in a row (2007, 2008 and 2009), Mark is currently on faculty at The Juilliard School Of Music and New Jersey City University.
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As a vibraphonist Mark 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 Sherman was recently selected as a Jazz Ambassador for the United States State Department, and Lincoln Center Jazz. he has performed globally for the last eight years as a band leader, and for master classes. In addition Sherman is on over 150 cd recordings as a sideman, and has recorded 10 as a leader.
Along with traveling and teaching, Mark Sherman also leads a popular New York jazz combo called the Mark Sherman Quintet, featuring Tim Horner on drums: