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Sammy Sherman, the father of the great singer Daryl Sherman, was a very
talented swing trombonist. His obscurity is due to him choosing to spend
his life in Rhode Island where he
raised a family, worked for the family restaurant business and played
locally. He passed away at the age of 89 in 2003, but not before hearing
the music that is on this CD, his only one as a leader. With the exception
of a solo trumpet feature by Roger Devuyst in 2004,
the music dates from 1994-1998 and is mostly comprised of private recordings of
Sherman performing at Chan's in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The recording
quality is fine and the playing, particularly by the trombonist (who was in his
eighties), is generally brilliant. Sammy Sherman had very impressive
technique, the ability to hit surprising high notes, an original tone and a
very fluent swing style. Among his sidemen are such notables as guitarist
Howard Alden, cornetist/trombonist Dan Barrett,
tenor-saxophonist Loren Schoenberg and cornetists
Warren Vache and Dick Sudhalter.
Not to be overlooked is his daughter Daryl Sherman, who plays very effective
piano throughout and takes two vocals including on a trombone-vocal/bongos duet
on All Of Me. A special bonus is
hearing Sammy Sherman play his first instrument, violin, on four swinging
tracks. Although this release is a labor of love, the music succeeds on
its own terms and serves as a heartwarming tribute to Sammy Sherman. –
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Go to the All Music Guide to read more about Sammy Sherman's cd, Live At Chan's.
Go to Arbors Records to purchase cd.
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Sammy with Grandson Max |
Sammy Sherman Quartet with Rodney Dellasanta, accordian; Alvin Pulley, guitar/Billy Gilbert, drums. Sammy on right. |
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Sammy with Sylvia Syms |
Sammy, Dick Sundhalter, Daryl, Loren Schoeberg, Bill Kirchner |
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Sammy with Daryl at the Waldorf - 1996 |
Daryl Sherman, Sammy Sherman, Marshall Wood, James Chirillo, Warren Vache |
Daryl and Sammy at the Waldorf
