Daryl Sherman Johnny Mercer Centennial Tribute

Daryl Sherman-piano, vocal Jerry Dodgion-alto saxophone Wycliffe Gordon-trombone, vocal (tracks 6, 14) Howard Alden-guitar, banjo (track 10) Jay Leonhart-bass, vocal (tracks 10, 14) Chuck Redd-drums, vibraphone Special Guests: Marian McPartland-piano (track 13) Barbara Carroll-piano (track 9) "Even seasoned Mercer fans will find some new treasures here, revealed by that indefatigable guide to the Great American Songbook, Daryl Sherman. A musician as well as a singer, Daryl has a special affinity for Mercer and has been no stranger to his work ... Johnny Mercer, I'm certain, would have loved Daryl Sherman's tribute, which avoids the obvious and illuminates the full range of his legacy. I doubt there«ll be a better one." —Dan Morgenstern, Director of Rutgers University«s Institute of Jazz Studies "The most notable product of the Johnny Mercer Centennial is pianist-singer Daryl Sherman's current album, Johnny Mercer: A Centennial Tribute. Its also the most festive: The program unfolds l