The Sheriff is an album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances recorded in 1963 and released on the Atlantic label.

[4] The AllMusic review stated: "The Sheriff features the Modern Jazz Quartet in fine swinging form.

The program is not as sharply focused as on some of the earlier Atlantic releases, but it is compelling nonetheless".

[1] All compositions by John Lewis, except as indicated

Production Kenny Clarke, Mickey Roker, Albert Heath