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If true New Orleans Jazz is your theme, why not have
the Real Deal!
Direct from New Orleans, Jamil Sharif carries with him a long and distinguished
musical heritage. He is the son of renowned jazz trumpeter Umar Sharif (Emery
Humphrey Thompson) and great-grandson of Professor Jim (J.B.) Humphrey. His
father, Umar, performed in Broadway's Black and Blue and with the Lincoln Center
Jazz Orchestra. His great-grandfather, Jim, was a legendary music teacher of
many musicians in New Orleans, as well as some of the South's musical legends.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Jamil has performed and recorded with some of
the music industry's giants.
Jamil has traveled extensively to
countries such as Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, England,
Scotland, Finland and France, entertaining a variety of audiences.
Jamil has performed at the Newport Rhythm and Blues Festival,
Essence Music Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Chicago Blues
Festival, Stockholm Jazz and Blues Festival, Pori Jazz Festival,
Fiesta New Orleans Festival and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage
Festival. Following his father's footsteps, he also has performed
with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Wynton
Marsalis. Other credits include Aaron Neville's Christmas Special
and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Check out our band
information on your top right
For booking information
and pricing, call Mark Wood Entertainment in Southern California at
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