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| birth_place = [[Tuscaloosa]], [[Alabama]], [[USA]]
| birth_place = Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
| occupation = Jazz musician
| occupation = Jazz musician
| instrument = [[Saxophone]]
| instrument = [[Saxophone]]
| current_member_of = [[Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra]]
| current_member_of = Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
| website = {{URL|https://www.shermanirby.com/}}
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'''Sherman Irby''' (born March 24, 1968) is an American [[jazz musician|jazz]] [[alto saxophonist]].
'''Sherman Irby''' (born March 24, 1968) is an American [[List of jazz musicians|jazz]] [[alto saxophonist]].


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Irby was born and raised in [[Tuscaloosa, Alabama]], and found his calling to music at the age of 12. In high school, he played and recorded with gospel legend [[James Cleveland]]. He graduated from [[Clark Atlanta University]] with a B. A. in Music Education, where he pledged the Alpha Phi Chapter of [[Alpha Phi Alpha]] fraternity in 1988.
Irby was born and raised in [[Tuscaloosa, Alabama|Tuscaloosa]], [[Alabama]], and found his calling to music at the age of 12. In high school, he played and recorded with gospel legend [[James Cleveland]]. He graduated from [[Clark Atlanta University]] with a B. A. in Music Education, where he pledged the Alpha Phi Chapter of [[Alpha Phi Alpha]] fraternity in 1988.


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1991, he joined Johnny O’Neal’s Atlanta-based quintet.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Life |url=https://www.shermanirby.com/life |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=www.shermanirby.com |language=en}}</ref> In 1994, he moved to New York City, then recorded his first two albums, ''Full Circle'' (1996) and ''Big Mama's Biscuits'' (1998), on [[Blue Note Records]].<ref>[http://www.downbeat.com/artists/window.asp?action=new&aid=507&aname=Sherman+Irby Down Beat Profile] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061119062821/http://www.downbeat.com/artists/window.asp?action=new&aid=507&aname=Sherman+Irby |date=2006-11-19 }}</ref>
In 1991, he joined Johnny O’Neal’s Atlanta-based quintet.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Life |url=https://www.shermanirby.com/life |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=www.shermanirby.com |language=en}}</ref> In 1994, he moved to [[New York City]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sherman Irby - Jazz at Lincoln Center |url=https://jazz.org/band-member/sherman-irby/ |url-status= |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=Jazz at Lincoln Center}}</ref> Later he recorded his first two albums, ''Full Circle'' (1996) and ''Big Mama's Biscuits'' (1998), for [[Blue Note Records]].<ref name=":0" />


Irby toured the U.S. and the Caribbean with the Boys Choir of Harlem in 1995. During that tenure, he also recorded and toured with [[Marcus Roberts]] and was part of [[Betty Carter]]'s Jazz Ahead Program together with [[Roy Hargrove]]. After a four-year stint with Hargrove, Irby focused on his own group, in addition to being a member of [[Elvin Jones]]' ensemble and [[Papo Vazquez]]'s Pirates Troubadours.
Irby toured the U.S. and the Caribbean with the Boys Choir of Harlem in 1995. During that tenure, he also recorded and toured with [[Marcus Roberts]] and was part of [[Betty Carter]]'s Jazz Ahead Program together with [[Roy Hargrove]]. After a four-year stint with Hargrove, Irby focused on his own group, in addition to being a member of [[Elvin Jones]]' ensemble and Papo Vazquez's Pirates Troubadours.


From 2003-2011, Irby was a regional director for JazzMasters Workshop, a mentoring program for young children. He has served as Artist-in-Residence for Jazz Camp West, and as an instructor for the [[Monterey Jazz Festival]] Band Camp. He was also a board member for several years for the CubaNOLA Collective. Irby formed Black Warrior Records and released Black Warrior, Faith, Organ Starter and Live at the Otto Club under the new label.
From 2003 to 2011, Irby was a regional director for JazzMasters Workshop, a mentoring program for young children. He has served as Artist-in-Residence for Jazz Camp West, and as an instructor for the [[Monterey Jazz Festival]] Band Camp. He was also a board member for several years for the CubaNOLA Collective. Irby formed Black Warrior Records and released Black Warrior, Faith, Organ Starter and Live at the Otto Club under the new label.


Irby is a member of the [[Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra]] with [[Wynton Marsalis]]. He first played with the orchestra from 1995 to 1997 and rejoined in 2005. Since rejoining , Irby, along with most members of the orchestra, has arranged much of the vast library of music that they have performed. He has also been commissioned to compose new works, including “Twilight Sounds”, and his Dante-inspired ballet, “Inferno”
Irby is a member of the [[Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra]] with [[Wynton Marsalis]]. He first played with the orchestra from 1995 to 1997 and rejoined in 2005. Since rejoining, Irby, along with most members of the orchestra, has arranged much of the vast library of music that they have performed. He has also been commissioned to compose new works, including “Twilight Sounds”, and his Dante-inspired ballet, “Inferno”


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:08, 12 February 2024

Sherman Irby
File:Shermanirby7.jpg
Background information
Born (1968-03-24) March 24, 1968 (age 56)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
OccupationJazz musician
InstrumentSaxophone
Member ofJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Websitewww.shermanirby.com

Sherman Irby (born March 24, 1968) is an American jazz alto saxophonist.

Early life and education

Irby was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and found his calling to music at the age of 12. In high school, he played and recorded with gospel legend James Cleveland. He graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a B. A. in Music Education, where he pledged the Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in 1988.

Career

In 1991, he joined Johnny O’Neal’s Atlanta-based quintet.[1] In 1994, he moved to New York City.[2] Later he recorded his first two albums, Full Circle (1996) and Big Mama's Biscuits (1998), for Blue Note Records.[1]

Irby toured the U.S. and the Caribbean with the Boys Choir of Harlem in 1995. During that tenure, he also recorded and toured with Marcus Roberts and was part of Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead Program together with Roy Hargrove. After a four-year stint with Hargrove, Irby focused on his own group, in addition to being a member of Elvin Jones' ensemble and Papo Vazquez's Pirates Troubadours.

From 2003 to 2011, Irby was a regional director for JazzMasters Workshop, a mentoring program for young children. He has served as Artist-in-Residence for Jazz Camp West, and as an instructor for the Monterey Jazz Festival Band Camp. He was also a board member for several years for the CubaNOLA Collective. Irby formed Black Warrior Records and released Black Warrior, Faith, Organ Starter and Live at the Otto Club under the new label.

Irby is a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. He first played with the orchestra from 1995 to 1997 and rejoined in 2005. Since rejoining, Irby, along with most members of the orchestra, has arranged much of the vast library of music that they have performed. He has also been commissioned to compose new works, including “Twilight Sounds”, and his Dante-inspired ballet, “Inferno”

References

  1. ^ a b "Life". www.shermanirby.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  2. ^ "Sherman Irby - Jazz at Lincoln Center". Jazz at Lincoln Center. Retrieved 12 February 2024.


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