Meyhouse Jazz proudly presents an evening with Bob Sheppard, one of the most respected and versatile musicians in contemporary American jazz. A master of saxophone, clarinet, and flute, Sheppard has built a remarkable career as both a touring artist and first-call studio musician, contributing his distinctive voice to jazz, film, and television for decades.

Sheppard’s résumé reads like a cross-section of modern music history. He has performed and recorded with artists including Billy Childs, Chick Corea, Leonard Cohen, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Steely Dan, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Scott Henderson, Lyle Mays, Peter Erskine, John Beasley, Bob Mintzer, and Joni Mitchell—moving seamlessly between straight-ahead jazz, fusion, and studio work at the highest level.

Many listeners recognize Sheppard’s sound from a defining cinematic moment: his saxophone solo on Al Jarreau’s rendition of Blue Skies, which accompanies the closing credits of Glengarry Glen Ross. The performance exemplifies Sheppard’s hallmark qualities—clarity,…