Avery Sharpe Group

Performing Group

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Location

Amherst, MA
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Bassist Avery Sharpe combines acoustic, electric bass, and voice into a unique form of music the New York Times has called 'The Future of Jazz.' Avery performs with duos to larger ensembles including orchestras and choirs.

Videos:

Avery Sharpe Group Video

Primary Discipline

Music - Jazz

Additional Disciplines

Music - Solo / Recital

Activities

Residency - In School
Residency - Production / Development
Performance / Concert / Reading
Residency - Community

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Awards

  • NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Special Award
  • New England Foundation for the Arts "Achievement In Jazz Award" 1997

Education

  • B.A. Economics, 1 year towards Masters in Music

Additional Information

  • Year founded: 1979
  • Is a Teaching Artist
  • Is a Touring Artist
  • Approx. 70 events per year
  • Geographic Reach: Internationally
  • Seasons active: Year round