Upright and Electric Basses
Professional Bassist, Clinician and Educator
B.A. of Music Education, CSUSB 1986
Studied with: Frank Nall, Bob Cicarelli, Richard A. Collatz, John Schiavo (Principal bassist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic)
California Teaching Credential 1987 to present
Music Director, Letha Raney Intermediate School, Corona, CA 1987 to 2000
Educational Specialist, River Springs Charter School, 2000 to present
Previously staff at Riverside Community College, CSU San Bernardino and UC Riverside
Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award 1992 and 2002
PTSA Outstanding Teacher Award 1996
Member of MENC (Music Educator's National Conference), IAJE (International Association of Jazz Educators), SCSBOA (Southern California Schools Band and Orchestra Association), and SCVA (Southern California Vocal Association)
Has performed across America, Caribbean, and Europe
Is currently a member of the Harvest Worship Band - Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship and the Harvest Crusades; and ONE NATION , award-winning Christian music ministry
Was recently honored to be a spotlighted artist on FBPO, bass-player/author Jon Liebman’s marvelous web-site.
Married since 1988 to Rhonda Sherwood. Son - Matthew, daughter- Emma. Resides in Riverside, CA
JAZZ IDIOM:
Alex Henderson (Poncho Sanchez, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra)
Al Viola (Frank Sinatra, "The Godfather" soundtrack, etc )
Art Rodriguez (Keiko Matsui, Manhattan Transfer, Melissa Manchester, Ricki Lee Jones )
Bill Brendle (Sergio Mendez)
Bill Perkins (Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, The Tonight Show Band, the Carson years...)
Bill Watrous (Quincy Jones, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Johnny Richards)
Bobby Shew (Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson)
Bob Summers (Count Basie Orchestra, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich)
Danny House (Count Basie Orchestra, Keely Smith, Manhattan Transfer, Diane Schuur)
Dave Owens (Thomas Dolby, Lion King - Los Angeles run at Pantages)
Frank Strazzeri (Billie Holliday, Woody Herman, Charlie Ventura)
Gabe Baltazar (Stan Kenton)
Gordon Goodwin (Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band)
Hip Pocket (Sandy Megas Nonet)
Howard Roberts (Bobby Troup, Chico Hamilton, June Christy, MANY others)
Jacob Armen (Virtuoso Drummer!, Prince)
Jeff Olson (David Benoit, Pat Kelley)
Jody Fisher (Guitarist extraordinaire)
Joe Bagg (Larry Coryell Trio, Jack Sheldon, Pete Christlieb)
Johnny Meza (Smooth Jazz Pianist)
John Phillips (Hiroshima)
Kye Palmer (The Tonight Show Band, Woody Herman, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra)
Kevin Mayse Orchestra (Los Angeles Big Band)
Louis Bonilla (Gerry Mulligan, Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra)
Mark Masters Jazz Orchestra (Los Angeles Big Band)
Marvin Stamm (Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Bob Mintzer Big Band)
Matt Catingub (Louie Bellson, Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin, Honolulu Symphony Pops -conductor)
Pat Rizzo Big Band (Sly and the Family Stone, Frank Sinatra)
Pete Christlieb (The Tonight Show, the Carson years...)
Ron Eschete (Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Diana Krall, Dizzy Gillispie)
amongst others.
Ron King (George Benson, Rickie Lee Jones, Marvin Gaye)
Ron Stout (Woody Herman)
Stan Watkins (Brian Setzer Orchestra, Tito Puente)
Steve Tavaglione (Caldera, Michael Jackson, Diane Reeves, George Benson)
Tom Kubis (Tom Kubis Big Band, Bill Watrous Big Band, Charles Rutherford Big Band)
The Coolerators
Danny Federici ("E" Street Band/Bruce Springsteen)
Don York (Music Director for Bette Midler, Music Director for Los Angeles run of "The Producers," and longtime Conductor of the New York City Ballet)
Jerry Swallow (Tanya Tucker, Dwight Yoakum )
Little Anthony and the Imperials
Maudie Gooden
Rick Zahariades (Steve Lukather, Mamas and Papas, Wilson-Phillips)
amongst others.
Hanz Ives (Harvest Worship Band)
amongst others.
You can check it out at: April 21, 2010 Spotlight Artist: Tim Sherwood
Have recorded or worked with:
POP/OTHER IDIOMS:
CHRISTIAN IDIOM: