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Elvin Sharp Quartet
Formed in 2022, the Elvin Sharp Quartet has become a significant jazz group in southeast Michigan. Featuring Elvin Sharp on saxophones, Zach Sommerfeld on guitar, Sam Melkonian on drums, and Sam Corey on bass, all current students of Rodney Whitaker at MSU's jazz program, they perform both lesser-known masterworks and well-loved jazz standards.
The Elvin Sharp Quartet, established in 2022, is recognized as a powerhouse group in the southeast Michigan jazz scene. While the lineup has seen changes, their groove and melodicism have remained consistent. The quartet includes Elvin Sharp on saxophones, Zach Sommerfeld on guitar, Sam Melkonian on drums, and Sam Corey on bass. All members are proud students of Rodney Whitaker from Michigan State University's jazz program. Their repertoire strikes a balance between underappreciated compositions by jazz masters and popular jazz standards familiar to many.
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