Love Expressions: Serenades of Unapologetic Divas
February 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
| $35 – $40This Valentine’s Day Philadelphia’s R&B/Jazz Artist Sherry Wilson Butler will present Love Expressions: Serenades of Unapologetic Divas … Amy Winehouse, Nancy Wilson, Etta James, and Whitney Houston. With jazz arrangements created and backed by the Aaron Graves Quartet, Butler’s powerhouse voice is always uplifting in spirit and will capture your heart this Valentine’s evening.
Sherry’s voice is that of a deep resonating contralto status, yet her performances haunt her audiences with influences of Betty Carter, Diane Reeves, Phyllis Hyman, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughn. Still, unmistakably, Butler’s vocal persona stands on its own dynamic accord. After years of touring as a backup singer with Teddy Pendergrass and other Grammy award winning artists Sherry Wilson Butler settled into the Philadelphia Jazz/R&B scene as an artist and educator, winning numerous awards for her work in both areas. This passionate spirit filled woman of God is well respected by her peers, her students and the Greater Philadelphia community as she continues to serve and create. Sherry and the Aaron Graves Quartet will have you standing up, clapping your hands or taking you on a smooth tranquil journey of inspiring love songs.
About Sherry:
ARTISTIC & EDUCATIONAL WORK-CREDITS;
- Professional Vocal Coach
- Student Development Administrator- Cheyney University and Bryn Mawr College
* World traveled Performing Artist, Singer-Songwriter, Short story writer, Voice-over artist, Actress; Music Educator (Perkins Performing Arts Center; Musicopia Music Teacher, Bryn Mawr College Administrator & Student Advisor, Cheyney University Student Activities Coordinator-Advisor; Activist for Women and Children Rights.
MUSIC CREDITS:
- Lead Vocalist & Performing Artist for Sherry Wilson Butler Group
- Lead Vocalist for the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble
- Member of Local Union 77
- Original Band Member/Vocalist/Performer with Teddy Pendergrass organization.
- Performing Artist in recent Teddy Pendergrass Documentary, “If You Don’t Know Me” 2019-20 (Netflix,
- Former Back-up Vocalist for Billy Paul
- Guest artist/speaker for television interview “Unsung” on behalf of the late Billy Paul.
- Sherry Wilson Butler -Founder & Director- SherrVocalise Studio/SherrsVocal House
- Sherry Wilson Butler is a well-respected veteran in the music industry from Jazz, R&B, Pop, Gospel & Blues Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter.
- Performed with Patti Labelle, Gerald Veasley, Monnette Sudler, Justin Faulkner, Doc Gibbs, Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul, Bootsy Collins of the Funkadelics, among others
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Grammy Nomination for Teddy Pendergrass Platinum Album CD for Background Vocal Performance-“It’s Time For Love”
- African American Museum- Music Legacy Award
- NAACP Vocal Talent Judge
- Little Drummaboy, “Groundbreaker Award” for lifetime achievements, success &. Dedication to the art of Jazz.
- Diamond Life Member/Past Chapter President-VFAC- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity African American Women Achiever’s Award
- GEMA BEST VOCALIST AWARD
- Philadelphia Clef Club Jazz Awards-Voted Best Female Vocalist
- Mann Music Center- Al Jarreau Teaching Artist Residency
