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Hometown	South Bend, IN
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Band Members	Sherry K--piano; Vickie Marshall--clarinet, small ... » more
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Upcoming Shows	None

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# Years Experience Performing Live:	33
Market Draw:	Home Market: 351-400
Performing Rights Society:	BMI

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About the Artist

With a degree in piano performance from the Indiana University School of Music, Pianist/Composer Sherry K performs in concert halls, festivals, schools and various organizations across the country. Her most recent appearances have been at the Chicago...

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October 2008 New Age / World

March 2009 New Age / World

March 2009 Instrumental

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by Norman Famous
Sherry K’s “A Whole New Woman” is a collection of spiffy piano-led instrumentals with a superfluous concept (something about “a woman’s epic journey”) tacked on. Concept aside, if at least a couple...

Sherry K - A Whole New Woman by Musiqqueen
Sherry is a divine pianist and composer with the ability to calm any beast in a raging moment. With the brillance of Beethoven and Bach she is one female musician that was blessed with talent that others would die for. I can see Sherry's music as a healing source for terminally ill kids, and adults who needs comfort while in pain. Her music could also benefit those just on the brink of going insane. I have tears in my eyes as I write this from the feelings her music brings forth in my bones. If you love classicial music, jazz, and listening music, you'll love this CD! I give Sherry the upmost score for her amazing and emotional CD!

"Must See TV" has nothin' on this "Must Hear CD!" by "Reach for the Stars" Review
Sherry K's musical ingenuity is nothing short of inspirational! From pensive to toe-tappin' the range of musical styles included in this CD is as impressive as the keyboard expertise Sherry K shares with her listeners. Her descriptive melodies, her full harmonies, and her rich orchestrations are enveloping. Don't miss out on this musical experience.

by Lee Widener,NeverEnding Wonder
Sherry K's music travels the same roads Aaron Copland's did. She mines a multitude of musical styles- blues, pop, gospel, new age, jazz and others to create a sound that is uniquely hers yet communicates to the heart and soul of us all. It's a joy to listen to, revealing new textures and surprises with every listen.

CD REVIEW: Sherry K – A Whole New Woman by Ben Ohmart
Well, here’s an ambitious treat from pianist/composer Sherry K. She seems to be of that rare breed who makes a living out of doing the ultimate high – what she loves. Playing music. 15 years as a private instructor, recording albums since 1977, playing weddings, funerals, recital accompanist at the University of Notre Dame, performer at the Chicago Music Mart, soloist at the Plymouth Arts Commission, and on and on and on and - well you get the idea. Now she’s back in the studio with 66 minutes (extra points for putting the # of minutes on the back of the cd) of alternating solo piano (or the equivalent) and orchestral (even if it’s synth) accompaniment. Surprises abound at every turn. Will this next instrumental bring in clarinet, a revving motorcycle (yes, it could happen), a subtle drum beat, crashing cymbals or choral curtain in front of which Sherry K will pitch her fingers across the whites and blacks like a Rick Wakeman sporting a fresh new record contract? Hard to say. But lovely to listen to. yukaminute@yahoo.com

Heartland art, entertainment and recreation by Jason Hoffman
For years Sherry K has plied her piano trade around the country, playing at festivals, theaters, and fairs to the delight of young and old. When she decided to put down some roots in South Bend, she decided to lay down some tracks as well, the result being A Whole New Woman, her second collection of original instrumental compositions. The 12 tracks run over an hour and span a variety of genres, including light jazz, gospel, classical and new age. The pieces are very well composed and performed, but what struck me most was the use of real instruments (ironically played by real musicians) instead of the usual “synthesizer band” common among indie releases. By having flesh-and-blood musicians add their styles and subtle techniques, the entire project takes on a depth and spontaneity that even the best MIDI orchestras lack. But how ëbout that thar music? “Home” is aptly comforting and inviting, with piano and harmonica welcoming you in before an inspiring turn towards the grandiose with horns (real horns, mind you) and strings (keyboards. but they still sound good). The genuine sax lays down a very nice line in “Shadowland,” a track where slight wah-guitar and overall laid back sound combine for an AM radio feel, a kind of modern Carol King. “The Swing” opens with calliope and glass bells, joined soon by piano and a nostalgic melody that is sweet and pleasing without being saccharine. Part Jewish, part Russian, “Sisters of Faith” is a jaunty folk dance on the piano with horns, flute, clarinet and accordion thrown in for spice, while “On The Steps of Ebenezer Lutheran” scales down to a wistful ragtime piano-and-clarinet duo. A slightly out-of-tune piano playing a hymn opens “The Gospel According to Lu” before jazzy guitars, rollicking piano, drums and Hammond organ manage to develop this same hymn into a bouncy Salvation Army marching rock band. My personal favorite is “Female Problems.” Not that I like female problems, but I do like how the song careens along, changing directions with a cartoon-like pace, incorporating a huge array of sounds and instruments, from massive and ominous pipe organs to bells, woodwinds and timpani, being capricious one moment and sad the next and bounding from innocence to deviance in an instant. If this is what it’s like to be a woman, I’ll take my “deformed chromosome” any day! Sherry K has packed years of experience and expertise into these 12 fun-loving compositions. To explore your feminine side or experience the myriad joys of being A Whole New Woman, stop by Wooden Nickel or double-X click over to www.sherryk.com.

Sherry K : A Whole New Woman by David J. Opdyke
If you're looking for nicely-done new age /instrumentals from a feminine perspective, introduce yourself to A Whole New Woman who sparkles with crisp, confident brightness. The warmth of Home radiates on rootsy harmonica breezes wafting over trilling piano note; the piece evolves into something rather grander even, swelling with brassiness. A little old-time swing emerges from On The Steps of Ebenezer Lutheran. A rumbling Harley heads into Shadowland, but "Born to Be Wild" it ain't... the dancing ivories within are more akin to the Charlie Brown theme. Sisters of the Faith (3:35) bounces in a lively old-country reel. Rising from appropriate depths, Courage (6:59) proceeds to soar on emotive, woodwindy currents, with plenty of softer moments woven into its majestic tapestry. Big, blaring ragtime fun-o-rama The Gospel According To Lu gets a bit too vibrant (reminiscent of some "wacky" '60s-comedy-soundtrack). Since we hear a lot of experimental sonic aberrations here, the sheer "normalcy" of Sherry Klinedinst's sound is a bit of an oddity for these pages, but they're too nicely done to be dismissed.

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Technical Requirements

1. A piano with bench in plain view of the audience, tuned and in good condition (The pedals must work, and all the keys must play and be clean. A grand piano is preferred when in a concert setting, but an upright or digital piano will be accepted if it is in good working order.)

2. A house audio system with at least 4 inputs

3. A technician who is familiar with the system and will be available from one and 1/2 hours
before performance to conclusion of performance

4. Four microphones with stands (two boom) and necessary cables

5. Two music stands and two chairs without arms

6. Two monitor speakers

7. Quality lighting system that is in compliance with the following: ARTIST must be well lit, with good facial feature visibility. Lighting technician will be on hand at all times during the performance to operate equipment.

8. DVD projector with screen (optional) with personnel available to run short presentation.

9. Table for display of CDs and personnel available to conduct sales transactions.

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