New recording by Avery Sharpe Release for April 1, 2008
Avery's new recording honors Legend McCoy Tyner, Archie Shepp and Yusef Lateef. The recording is Avery Sharpe Legends and Mentors — The music of McCoy Tyner, Archie Shepp and Yusef Lateef (distributed by AllegroMusic.com; digital retail by iTunes, Amazon, Napster, emusic, and more). This quintet recording features the music of these great musicians of which Avery was fortunate to perform and record with. These giants heavily influenced Avery's direction and career.

Avery's quintet on this recording consist of Joe Ford-saxophones and flute, John Blake on violin, Onaje Allan Gumbs on piano and Winard Harper on drums.

“Rhythm in Red White and Blues,” Concerto for Jazz Trio and Symphony Orchestra, World premier of May 2007, was a resounding success!
People are still talking about the World Premier of “Rhythm in Red White and Blues,” Concerto for Jazz Trio and Symphony Orchestra, The commissioned work by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (Springfield, MA), which Avery wrote and performed along with Tonight Show's musical director, Kevin Eubanks on acoustic guitar, and Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums, was well received and made for a special evening.

 
“Raisin Cane”
“Raisin Cane” recently completed national tour, their famed Apollo Theater performance still resonates with the audience.
“Raisin Cane” starring Jasmine Guy, music composed and performed by Avery Sharpe. Included in Avery's group are John Blake on violin and Kevin Sharpe on percussion. Stay tuned for "Raisin Cane's future tours.