Greg Sherman
Greg Sherman

...is a composer - pianist living in Boulder, Colorado. His songs are simple and melodic, reflecting a variety of influences that include the piano sonatas of Beethoven and the piano works of Keith Jarrett.

Writing for piano since the age of thirteen, Greg's musical journey has taken him down many roads. "From 60's rock 'n' roll I learned how to improvise," Greg explains. "Many nights playing clubs throughout the US and Canada, playing five or six hours a night, six nights a week, playing the same songs every night, soon you start to experiment with the music, to improvise."

Another positive influence the 60's had on him was in the quality of songwriting. "In the 60's, you had artist like the Beatles and the Byrds,who would put out full albums of new, original music every six months," Greg says. "Always something new, always some growth as an artist. The level of creative output was far better than what it is now. Now a major artist might put out a new release once every three years, and the music is totally formulaic."

Beethoven was another early influence on Greg's music. "Beethoven virtually invented the hook," ventures Greg. "His music also had a dark quality. You can feel the pain and the angst of his life through his music."

Born in Seattle, Washington, in 1954, Greg grew up in the bucolic settings of rural Western Washington state. The atmospheres and scenes from this environment still are prominent in his writing today.

In 1971, Greg attended The Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, studying music. It was there that he met, and formed a strong relationship with the late Norman Durkee.

More recently, he has applied his tasteful and understated style to the Hammond Organ as a fundamental part of the The Joads Rhythm Section. His playing can also be heard on their latest offering Judgment of The Flame.

Currently Greg is playing the coffeehouses of Southern California and writing material for the follow-up album to Zutique. He is also completing work on a soundtrack for a full-length documentary film about Xela-Aid, the non-denominational organization that provides medical care and humanitarian aid to Guatemala.

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Greg ShermanThe Road Home

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Greg Sherman is no other than one of the two brothers who founded Glass, one of the hidden treasures of American Progressive rock. Parallel to his busy schedule with his band, he offers today his second piano solo album, seven years after Zutique (2001). On the latter, there was a track named The Road Home, and that's precisely the title of the present opus! Published in the year 2008 on the Dreaming label, the thirteen compositions can be linked with the works of Keith Jarrett or other great improvisational piano players, but much more melodic and accessible. Apart from a percussionnist featured on some tracks, let's notice the guest-appearance of a certain Jeff Sherman (acoustic guitar) on Just To See You Shine. One can also say that every copy sold of this album will donate one Dollar to the National Coalition For The Homeless. To be discovered!

The pieces, gently flowing and exploring musical landscapes with mostly subtle and minor differences between them, are fascinating...
- Progressor

Sherman has a nice flow to his playing, and has a really good feel. He knows what notes should be highlighted and allowed to resonate and when to play softer and gentler to fill out that resonance with tones to create a rich and warm sound.
- RYM

It is extremely pleasant and enjoyable. Mainly played at a slow tempo, it is both very melodic and rhythmic in a hypnotic, relaxing sort of way.
- Sea of Tranquility

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Greg ShermanZutique

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Greg carefully crafts each composition, with structure and melody to entice the listener actively rather than passively, drawing him or her into the mood of the piece. There are no notes thrown in randomly.
- Aural Innovations

First released in 2000 as Greg’s first solo piano CD, “Zutique” is re-released here by Relentless Pursuit records with three additional, never-before released songs from the same recording sessions that produced the original tracks for the CD.

...There is romanticism in every piece, each being mellow, relaxing compositions. It's perfect listening for digging into a good book or sitting with a loved one by a warm fire...
- Progressive World

Born in Seattle, Washington, in 1954, Greg grew up in the bucolic settings of rural Western Washington state. The atmospheres and scenes from this environment still are prominent in his writing today. In 1971, Greg attended The Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, studying music.

...A beautiful collection of music...
- Progressive World