After releasing their debut album "Henry Street Soul" back in 2001, The Chesterfields have been touring and receiving praise from critics (like Billboard magazine) and musicians (such as Dr. John and Rob Thomas) as a revolutionary sound in American music. Billboard magazine has described the group as "...having their own brand of soul with elements of classic R&B, Rock, Blues, Jazz and Pop" and Sharrard as "...one of the best Blues/R&B guitarists in the country." The group has been based in New York for the past three years, playing at some of the City's most prestigious venues such as Joe's Pub, S.O.B.s, The Bitter End and Makor. The Chesterfields have also played clubs, theaters and festivals throughout the Midwest, opening for such groups as Dr. John and Midnight Oil.

Fusing R&B, Soul, Rock, Jazz and Blues, the band continues to push their creative boundaries with this brand new effort. The Chesterfields brand new EP is a taste of their full-length sophomore effort that is currently in the making, comprised of all new material. These tracks feature original music produced and arranged by The Chesterfields: Scott Sharrard (lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars and B-3 organ) and Sean Dixon (electric bass, and key's). This release also features special guests; Charlie Drayton on drums (B-52's, Chaka Khan, Keith Richards), Brian Charette on B-3 organ and key's (Joni Mitchell, Lou Donaldson) and Jim Dooley (master film score arranger for Hans Zimmer and many others) doing synth/string arrangements on track 2. Mixing master Charlie Martinez (Keith Richards, Rob Thomas, Mick Jagger) rounds out the creative team as co-producer and engineer.

You can also hear a recent collaboration Scott and Sean did with P. Diddy on the L.Y.F.E. Project album (Bad Boy 2003), a benefit for the Jackie Robinson foundation. The group is also re-mixing songs from the EP with underground hip-hop DJ and producer Twilight Tone (DJ for Common and De La Soul) for radio and club releases.


" Sharrard is an incredible lead vocalist and guitarist.. The Chesterfields have created a debut masterpiece...They are direct descendants of Earth, Wind and Fire and Steely Dan with a Tower of Power Kick."
-Ron Scott, NY. Amsterdam News

"" The Chesterfields create danceable soul grooves that support a lyrical journey...with a wide range of influences and richness... they have their own unique brand of soul with elements of classic R&B, Rock, Blues, Jazz and Pop...Sharrard is one of the best Blues/R&B guitarists in the country."
-Larry Flick, Billboard Magazine

"The Chesterfields-a dynamic band powered by original compositions and influences ranging from Marvin Gaye to Beethoven."
-Jared McCallister, NY. Daily News

"Well crafted grooves with a lot of soul...Scott Sharrard is one of the best blue eyed soul singers we've heard in years"
-Dusty Groove America (dustygrooves.com)

"The Chesterfields offer a graceful exchange of Soul & R&B nuggets and classic Modern Jazz technique."
-Nick Carter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

""One of the best young guitar players to come out in years."
-The Paper

"Sharrard is the next Eric Clapton or Mike Bloomfield"
-Indianapolis Star Tribune