Isaiah Sharkey
Soulful Virtuoso
Experience Isaiah Sharkey live—where razor-sharp guitar mastery meets rich soulful vocals in a genre-blurring show you'll never forget.
About
Born in Chicago in 1989, Isaiah Sharkey is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer who first came to prominence for his guitar work with D’Angelo on the 2014 album *Black Messiah*, earning a Grammy for Best R&B Album. Over the years he’s become a sought-after sideman and session player for artists like John Mayer, Paul Simon, Patti LaBelle, and Lalah Hathaway, while also building a solo catalog that highlights his genre-crossing vision. Raised in a musical family and trained in church, jazz, gospel, and blues traditions, Sharkey has developed into a distinctive voice melding technical finesse with soulful expression.
Music Style
His style weaves jazz-inspired guitar runs with warm R&B grooves, gospel sensibility, and a touch of blues, all anchored by expressive tone and dynamic, emotional vocals. Expect improvisation, subtle harmonic richness, and a blend of classic influences reimagined with modern production.
Background
- Hometown
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Instruments
- guitar, vocals
- Active
- 2005–present
Similar Artists
If you like John Mayer, D’Angelo, or Cory Henry — you’ll love Isaiah Sharkey