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

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The next break came when vibraphonist Peter Appleyard needed a rhythm section over in Buffalo NY. The promoter suggested John's trio and Mr. Appleyard reluctantly agreed, having never heard them play.

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.

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Contact John

Email: John@JohnSherwood.ca

Phone/Text: 905-938-5757