Bio of Sherry Wilson Butler

Sherry Wilson Butler - Legendary Singer, Performer, Jazz and R&B Artist, as well as Master Vocal Coach

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Vocal Health & Wellness Certified -McClosky Institute of Voice.

“Appearing at various jazz venues and recording and performing with numerous artists, Sherry is one of the jazz, and R&B networks most exciting vocal talents!” (Phila.Sun)

An engaging and interactive R&B Artist as well as Performer and Educator. Sherry Wilson Butler has and continues to create, and uplift audiences and students alike on her Journey. Butler has numerous accolades and accomplishments on her list. Most recent is her participation along with the other members of the original Teddy Pendergrass Group in the documentary on Showtime, Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, of Pendergrass’ life story “If You Don’t Know Me.” Filmed in and around Philadelphia, Butler spoke well of Pendergrass and the experiences on and off the world wide tours and life as a performing artist. Among her other various achievements include:

2016 Lil Drummaboy “Groundbreaker Award” for lifetime achievements, success, & dedication to music; and cultivating the talents of numerous aspiring artists.
2016 African American Museum Music Legacy Award.
2015 NAACP Vocal Talent Judge.
2015 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s “African American Women Achiever’s Award.”
2015 GEMA Best Vocalist Award
2015 Clef Club Jazz Awards Chair
2014-15 Philadelphia Mann Music Center-Al Jarreau Teaching Artist Residency
2013 Clef Club Jazz Award-Best Female Vocalist
Finalist for the Savannah Georgia’s International “Vocal Sing” competition sponsored by Washington, D.C.’s Jazz Network
And, one of her proudest achievements of her legacy – A Grammy Nominated framed Platinum Album Awarded to each group member for their vocal/instrumental performances on Teddy Pendergrass’ CD & Grammy nominated album, “It’s Time For Love.”

Master Vocalist and Coach, Sherry Wilson Butler is a well-respected veteran in the music industry, and is deeply rooted in the “Philly Sound. Soul, Jazz and R&B Artists with whom she has performed with include Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, Al Jareau, Bootsy Collins, Patti LaBelle, Gerald Veasley, Monnette Sudler, John Blake, Derrick Hodges-bassist with Terrance Blanchard, trumpeter-Duane Eubanks, Justin Faulkner-drummer with Branford Marsalis, the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, and percussionist Doc Gibbs, among others.

Sherry’s performances in highly acclaimed venues include:

The London Palladium
NYC’s Toshi’s & Carnegie Hall-NY
LA’s Greek Theater
Academy of Music-Phila., PA
International festival circuit – Cape May, NJ
As well as Venice-Verona, Italy, Anguilla, W.I., Germany, England, and the Eastern and Western countries of Europe.

Sherry Wilson Butler’s Professional Music Experiences & Collaborations include:

Over 30 years in the music industry- performing and recording with aforementioned artists in world-renowned recording.
Radio, stages, & television studios appearances.

Her travels include the United States, East and Western Europe, as well as 17 of the Caribbean Islands. Sherry’s work is exemplified in a diverse repertoire of upbeat contemporary jazz, R&B, pop, and gospel selections. A favorite on the Jazz, and R&B Artist Festival circuit. Sherry has performed at the Cape May, West Oak Lane, Rehoboth Beach, Anguilla, West Indies Jazz festivals-numerous festivals worldwide.

The Educational Experiences of Wilson Butler

Sherry Wilson Butler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music and Theater Arts from Cheyney University, and a Masters degree in Educational Administration from Temple University. She has and continues to service the education community for over 20 years in diverse educational locations and communities. These include:

Perkins Performing Arts Center in Moorestown, NJ
Musicopia, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pa
Communities for Schools for the Philadelphia School District
Student Affairs Advisor and Support Staff at Cheyney University
Student Affairs Administrator at Bryn Mawr College
The Philadelphia Clef Club for Jazz & Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pa
The Kimmel Center, Phila. PA; . Education Network
Lil Drummaboy Studio in Philadelphia, Pa
SherrVocalise Studio & Entertainment Co.,
PennPAT Performing Arts Roster on Tour
Presently serving through her own “Vocal Persona” Vocal Coaching Business.

She also currently performs as an R&B artist and teaches voice. Sherry is presently working on her 2nd CD looking to be completed for Fall 2025.

Sherry’s own voice can be described as that of a deep resonating contralto status, yet her performances haunt her audiences with influences of Betty Carter, Diane Reeves, Phyllis Hyman, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughn. Still, unmistakably, Butler’s vocal persona stands on it’s own dynamic accord. Her voice has afforded her recognition as a premiere R&B, Soul and Jazz performing & recording artist and entertainer, A&R consultant, master vocal teacher and coach, classroom music educator, lyricist, educational administrator, actress, commercial voice-over talent, and short story writer.

Enjoy and experience this passionate, family oriented, community activist, and spirit filled woman of God as she continues her creative, and artistic journey. Sherry is an active Diamond Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, and the proud mother of Rechelle Lynn Williams Delgado.

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