Background
Sherrill, Clarence Ardell James was born on September 29, 1924 in Pittsburgh. Son of Ardell Sherrill and Rose Marie Davison.
Sherrill, Clarence Ardell James was born on September 29, 1924 in Pittsburgh. Son of Ardell Sherrill and Rose Marie Davison.
Bachelor in Music Education, Wayne State University, 1966. Master in Music Education, Wayne State University, 1972. Specialist in Education, Wayne State University, 1979.
Postgraduate, Wayne State University, 1982.
Double bassist Maurice King Orchestra, Detroit, 1950-1955, Paul Bascomb/Ben Webster Orchestra, Detroit, 1955-1959, Four Tops Plus Four, Las Vegas, since 1956, Cal Tjader, Los Angeles, 1959, Dorothy Ashby Trio, Detroit, 1950-1969, Count Basie Orchestra, New York City, 1963, Windsor (Ontario, Canada) Symphony Orchestra, 1966-1984. Teacher music Detroit Public Schools, since 1966. Co-founder Detroit Chamber Ensemble, Inc., 1975.
Member American Federation Musicians, Detroit Federation Teachers, Phi Mu Alpha, Gamma Omicrom. Clubs: Harlow Block (Detroit).
Married Rose M. Paschal, June 22, 1965. Children: Deborah Campbel, Michael, Sherrill.