Monnette Sudler was an American jazz guitarist, Composer, vocalist, recording artist and educator.
Born June 5, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Monnette’s first recording was with the group Sounds of Liberation with Byard Lancaster and Khan Jamal.
She carried on for five decades as a bandleader and backing musician for acts including Grover Washington Jr., David Murray, Archie Shepp, et al.
Monnette Sudler studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and earned a graduate degree from Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance.
She often served as a mentor to young musicians and founded the Philadelphia Guitar Summit in 2009.
Monnette Sudler died from lung cancer on August 21, 2022.
Monnette Sudler Age
Monnette Sudler was 70 years old at the time of death.
Monnette Sudler Parents
Monnette Sudler’s mother’s name was Lea Goldman but her father’s name is unknown. She was raised by her mother and stepfather Truman W. Sudler.
Monnette Sudler Siblings
Monnette Sudler had two siblings; Truman Sudler Jr. and Duane Sudler.
Monnette Sudler Husband
Monnette Sudler’s husband’s name is identified as Honesty.
Monnette Sudler Children
Monnette Sudler had two sons; Erik Honesty and Lamar Honesty.