"A good dose of personal humility and devotion to a higher power can de-clutter the life and chosen form of artistic expression. In the case of pianist Sharp Radway, a pure spirit of artistic expression is revealed..." ~DAN McCLENAGHAN All About Jazz Sharp Radway is a pianist, prolific composer, arranger, recording artist, and author residing in New York City. He remains in demand throughout the country and abroad. He is a protégé of Dr. Randy Weston. Sharp is a formidable and seasoned bandleader, with decades of experience heading various groups of his own (ie. his quintet, quartet, trio, Sharp Radway's Gospel Jazz Group, Sharp Radway's Big Band, and various vocal and instrumental duos.) Sharp has worked with several Jazz luminaries. Among them are Yusef Lateef, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, Billy Harper, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller, Reggie Workman, James Spaulding, Louis Hayes, Candido Camero, Benny Powell, Eddie Henderson, Hamiet Bluiett, Peewee Ellis, Steve Turre, Fred Wesley, Bucky Pizzarelli, Diane Schuur, Joe Lee Wilson, Kevin Mahogany, Nnenna Freelon, Leopoldo Fleming, Russell Gunn, Nicolas Payton, Randy Brecker and many more. He served as music director, pianist, and arranger for The Celebration of Lionel Hampton Big Band and The New York City Ska Orchestra. In addition to playing the piano he is also a prolific composer and arranger, having composed over 1,000 pieces. Sharp has appeared in film with Mos Def, Beyonce Knowles, Cedric the Entertainer, and several others in the major motion picture Cadillac Records. He also acted and performed in the historic Off-Broadway play The Connection under the direction of Judith Malina. In addition to being a seasoned performer he is also author of the book Musicianship 101 (What They Don’t Tell You In School), published by Outskirts Press. In addition to lecturing and conducting seminars centered around his book, Sharp has decades of experience teaching extensively, and currently continues to enjoy teaching a roster of both professional and non-professional musicians of all ages. Sharp Radway has recorded on a host of recordings as a sideman. His latest release is a tribute to Black women and is entitled “Black Woman - A Conversation”. This notable recording charted among the top 100 Jazz records played upon release. A list of Sharp's New York Venue appearances include (but is not limited to): The Blue Note, Dizzy's Coca Cola Club, Harlem Stage, Small's Jazz Club, Birdland, Smoke Jazz Club, The Iridium, Sista's Place, Jazz 966, The Lenox Lounge, Minton's Playhouse, St. Nicks Pub, Showmans, Swing 46, Fat Cat, The Kitano, Zinc Bar, and a host of others. He has performed in a litany of music festivals and venues both domestically and internationally and remains high in demand. SharpRadway.com