Shelley carrol
Texas Tenor/ Flutist/ Orchestra Leader
Saxophonist, Shelley Carrol hails from family of gospel singers and musicians in Houston, Texas. It was there that the music bug bit him at an early age and landed him in the famed Boys Choir of Houston. After picking up the saxophone, he was able to study with the legendary Texas Tenor greats Arnett Cobb and Don Wilkerson. At the time he didn’t know how revered these gentlemen were around the globe. They simply lived in his neighborhood. Shelley attended the city’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and was a standout in the city’s Summer Jazz Workshop Program. This is where he developed a true flair for the stage.
While attending the University of North Texas, Shelley earned a spot in the Grammy Nominated One O’clock Lab Band. There he recorded two critically acclaimed CD’s in 1990–91. During the same period, Mr. Carrol was invited to join the Duke Ellington Orchestra by trumpeter Barry Lee Hall. This would prove to be an enormous musical opportunity with worldwide exposure. Since joining the band, he has toured the U.S. and over 30 foreign countries. He has also recorded and or performed with Sheryl Crow, Maureen McGovern, Tony Bennet, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Roger Waters and a host of others. Shelley evolved to record as a leader in 1997. He was able to feature members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra on his debut CD for Leaning House Records. His second CD, A Distant Star was released in the fall of 2001. The disc features pianist Bernard Wright, bassist Curtis Lundy, and drummer Sebastian Whittaker. This sophomore effort easily got get the critics and fans buzzing with excitement. Carrol's third release was recorded with his Monday Night Band. This group has been featured at The Amsterdam Bar in Dallas for several years. The CD, Gentle Friend is now available. His latest recording is entitled I Heard That and features some iconic guest artists like the late Marchel Ivery, Stefon Karlsson, Roger Boykin, and vocalist Ardina Lockhart. Shelley also feels a need to share his musical gift with today’s youth. He currently teaches privately in the Dallas area and gives clinics whenever he can. He says"...music has to be shared to truly be enjoyed." Anyone who listens to his Tenor saxophone would have to agree.
Carrol was a 2006 finalist in the Texas Commission for the Arts "State Musician" recognition and was also named the 2007 Sammons Center Jazz Artist of the Year. He was a 2014 Dallas Observer nominee for Best Jazz Act. Shelley has recently toured with multi-platinum artist, Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark, Jr. and Kool and the Gang. This has lead to many endorsements and various national TV appearances.
Shelley Carrol is available for performances, clinics and master classes. He currently performs every Sunday at the Balcony Club in Dallas and Wednesday night at Revelers in Dallas Bishop Arts District.
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Nichelson Entertainment 214-295-6115 www.nichelsonentertainment.com
Shelley Carrol Selected Songlist
Affirmation
All of me
As I go
Autumn Leaves
Don't know why
Feel like makin' love
Girl from Ipanema
Hard Times
In a sentimental mood
Inner Urge
Itb was a dream (Blues)
Just the two of us
Make me a memory
Mode for Joe
Naima
Night and Day
People make the world go round
Put it where you want it
Red Clay
Same ol' Love
Satin Doll
So Nice
Spain
Sumiko
Sweet love
Syeedas song flute
Take the A train
Tell me a bedtime story
Too Hot
Watermelon Man
Winelight
(Optional with additional vocalist)
All of Me
Autumn Leaves
Bird Alone
Bye Bye Blackbird
Dindi
Feelin' Good
Girl from Ipanema
My Funny Valentine
Night and Day
Night in Tunisia
Satin Doll
Shadow of Your Smile
Since I fell for You
Summertime
This Masquerade
Unforgettable
When I fall in love
Neo Soul and Dance Tunes:
Ascension
Baby I love you
Boogie Oogie Oogie
Brown Skin
Car Wash
Dock of the bay
Dr. Feelgood
I will Survive
I Wish
I'll Take You There
Let's Stay Together
Love and Happiness
On and On
Proud Mary
Ready For love
Respect
Sweetest Taboo
Tyrone
The Way
What's Going On
Pop Classics
Can't take my eyes off of You
Chain of Fools
Crazy
Crazy in Love- Beyonce
Don't know Why
Feel like makin' Love
Fever
Give me one Reason
Goin' Out of my head
Heard it thru the Grapevine
Is it a crime
Just My imagination
Killing me Softly
Saving all my love for you
A Song for you
Sweet Thing
What you won't do for Love
Wedding Favorites:
Caught up in the Rapture
Get Here
Just the Way you Are
Let's Stay Together
Love is here to Stay
Natural Woman
One Hand, One Heart
Saving All my Love for You
Song For You
Sweet Love
That's what Friends are for
Unforgettable
When I fall in love
You Send Me