Born in Oakville Ontario in 1961, raised in St. Catharines, John Sherwood is easily among the top jazz pianists in Canada today. His strong foundation in classical music is apparent, but does not overshadow his ability to swing. John appears regularly with Peter Appleyard, and has also performed or recorded with Moe Koffman, Guido Basso, Rob McConnell, Ed Bickert, Jake Hanna, Kenny Wheeler and Butch Miles to name but a few.
“In the town in southern Ontario where I grew up, there is an outstanding young pianist named John Sherwood.” -Gene Lees, The Jazz Letter.
“Sherwood is firmly of the Oscar Peterson school. His feature, I’m Falling in Love With Love was music that was beautifully constructed, brilliantly executed and of deeply lyrical quality and he swung mightily all evening long.” -Hugh Fraser, The Spectator.
Performances
Live Learn Jazz: Celebrating Oscar Peterson
Megalomaniac Winery, 3930 Cherry Ave, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0
SAX in the VINEYARD
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery, 1469 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7
2020 JAZZ 4 the AGES Youth Competition
The John Sherwood Trio LIVE
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2
The John Sherwood Trio ONLINE
Twilight Jazz Series: Sax in the City featuring the Glendon Smith Quartet
Mahtay Cafe & Lounge, 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
JAZZ under the STARS
Jackson-Triggs Winery, 2145 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0