John Sherwood
Hello everyone, I trust all of you are staying well during these challenging times. I am back tuning now after two months off and I am meeting all the health standards for your safety.
Call or text me at 905-938-5757 to make an appointment. Thank you!
Born in Oakville Ontario in 1961, raised in St. Catharines, John Sherwood
started his formal training at the age of five. John studied classical piano
up to the ARCT level, and also studied violin and trombone through the local
music programs available to public school students. During high school he
began transcribing piano solos from records to get some ideas for playing
jazz.
He joined a local jazz band which rehearsed weekly and got to know
most of the Niagara musicians, playing in various groups at local venues.
His Toronto debut was in 1987 where he was presented by Ted O'Reilly at the
Ontario Science Centre. Moe Koffman heard the broadcast tapes and booked
John to play at George's Jazz Room
This would be the beginning of a 25-year association with Appleyard, who would introduce John to other Toronto musicians such as Ed Bickert, Rick Wilkins, Terry Clarke and Neil Swainson, along with world-renowned musicians such as Guido Basso, Rob McConnell, Jake Hanna and Butch Miles.
Upcoming Performances
The John Sherwood - with Duncan Hopkins on bass and Ted Warren on Drums.
Jackson Triggs Winery
Saturday July 15 at 7:30pm
Pianist John Sherwood will be joined by drummer Ted Warren and bassist Duncan Hopkins to present a special one night only presentation of jazz.
Tickets and more information can be found at niagarajazzfestival.com
In the Workshop
Need your piano tuned, repaired or even restored?
Contact me for a no-obligation quote.
Contact John
Email: John@JohnSherwood.ca
Phone/Text: 905-938-5757