Ben Sherman
Jazz Sax Educator
Ben Sherman is a respected jazz saxophonist and educator whose performances and teaching reflect a deep command of the modern jazz tradition.
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About
Ben Sherman is a New York–based jazz saxophonist and educator affiliated with the Manhattan School of Music. Known for his versatility across straight-ahead and modern jazz contexts, he is active both as a performer and as a mentor to emerging musicians in the NYC jazz community.
Music Style
Sherman’s work is rooted in modern jazz language, combining strong swing feel, harmonic fluency, and ensemble sensitivity shaped by years of performance and pedagogy.
Background
- Education
- Manhattan School of Music
- Instruments
- saxophone
- Active
- 2000s–present
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