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Mark Sherman: The Motive Series
by John Kelman
The vibraphone is surely the most difficult instrument to introduce to a jam session, if for no other reason than its sheer lack of portability. Sure, pianos and drums are tough to cart around, but many clubs have a house piano. And if a group is playing in a club, you can be fairly certain there'll be a kit on stage. On the other hand, try schlepping a vibraphone into a crowded club; mosey on up to the stage and ...
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by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Mark Sherman is a fresh, clear, bright voice on the vibes. This is apparent from the first track of The Motive Series , where the often-lugubrious “Nature Boy" bolts out of the tepid jungle into daylight: in this arrangement, it snaps, crackles, and swings. His unique sound is also obvious on the material that follows, mostly original pieces that are varied and tuneful, spanning the gamut from burners (the dynamic “Motive #10 Judaican," with a blistering Brecker) to lovely ballads ...
Continue ReadingMark Sherman: Spiral Staircase/High Rollin'
by Joel Roberts
Vibraphonist Mark Sherman has some pretty fair credentials. The Julliard graduate spent six years working in Peggy Lee's group alongside Grady Tate, Mike Renzi, and Jay Leonhart. He's played gigs with Mel Torme, toured with Jackie & Roy and Ruth Brown, and recorded with everyone from Liza Minelli to Lena Horne to Jon Hendricks. In 1986, he cut a solo album for Columbia after Julliard classmate Wynton Marsalis offered his endorsement. More recently, he produced two albums for guitarist Larry ...
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