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Avery Sharpe

Musician / Composer / Educator / Producer

Avery Sharpe is one of his generations greatest and most imaginative bassist. His unique and versatile style, have captured the respect and attention of musicians and critics. His influence is mimicked and embodied by those who have followed him.  The Great Jazz pianist , McCoy Tyner was once asked to describe Avery Sharpe in two words, his response was "Impeccable Rhythm". Avery continues to touch fans around the world with his distinct and enjoyable musical style.

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Community performances 

I Am My Neighbor’s Keeper

I Am My Neighbor’s Keeper, that highlights “concern and compassion for each other,” intended to recognize our common humanity at a time when there are deep divisions in the country.


Sharpe and collaborating musicians and artists will perform 10 compositions that will combine bass, voice, drums, piano, two violins, a cello, a percussionist and an African dancer into ten movements. The music will be laden with Jazz, Blues, Latin, African and Gospel idioms.


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    Jazz musician Avery Sharpe and his band perform a special concert at the Hampden County Correctional Center. Photo credit Masslive.com.

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    Hampden County sheriff Nick Cocchi greets jazz musician Avery Sharpe before a special concert at the Correctional Center in Ludlow.

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Albums

An African American Musical Portrait
Sharpe Meets Tharpe a Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sojourner Truth,
Running Man
Avery Sharpe-Musical Selections from Raisin Cane-with Jasmine Guy

Our CDs are available on Amazon and other streaming websites.

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NEWS

Avery Sharpe, Jazz à la Mode” as a program host
By Daily Hampshire Gazette 10 Nov, 2023
Avery Sharpe, the acclaimed bassist and composer who got his start at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is now on “Jazz à la Mode” as a program host alongside longtime host Tom Reney
Juneteenth Concert For Community with Avery Sharpe Quartet, and Springfield’s Extended Family Choir.
By Af-Am Point of View 05 Jun, 2023
The concert will feature the orchestra performing with many voices from the community, including the Springfield Symphony Chorus, the Avery Sharpe Quartet, and Springfield’s Extended Family Choir.
By By Dave Canton | dcanton 21 Apr, 2023
Hampden County sheriff Nick Cocchi greets jazz musician Avery Sharpe before a special concert at the Correctional Center in Ludlow on Friday, Apr. 21, 2023. (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican)
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Avery Sharpe is available for Concerts, Festivals, Colleges, Master Classes, Film Scores, Commissions for Jazz Ensembles, Gospel Choirs, Chamber Groups and Symphonies.


For general booking, contact:
TMO Entertainment
(908) 868-1322
t
moentertainment@gmail.com

www.tmoentertainment.webs.com

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Avery G. Sharpe

Avery G. Sharpe

Jade Enterprises/JKNM Records

P.O. Box 177

Amherst, MA 01004 

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