He and Alex Lacamoire were awarded the 2008 Tony Award for Orchestration for the musical, "In the Heights," at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.
He graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
Son of Susan B. Sherman and Dr. Frederick T. Sherman of New York City.
Son-in-law of Lauren E. Kirland and Karl Kirkland of Montgomery, Alabama.
He was awarded a 2008 Grammy Award as part of the production team of the Original Cast Recording of "In The Heights".