Shannon Powell Biography and Wiki
Shannon Powell is Popularly known as Percussionist, Bandleader, and Educator. Powell has been performing his style of music in many countries across Europe and Asia. Shannon additionally has been performing alongside his fellow New Orleans native, Harry Connick Jr, Danny Barker, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, Earl King, Dr. John, Marcus Roberts, John Scofield, Jason Marsalis, Leroy Jones, Nicholas Payton, and Donald Harrison Jr., and Ellis Marsalis
Shannon Powell Age and Birthday
He is 58 years old as of 2020, he was born on April 8, 1962, New Orleans, Louisiana, the U.S. He celebrates his birthday on April 8 every year. He will be 59 years old on April 8, 2021.
Shannon Powell Height and Weight
He appears to be quite tall in his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Shannon Powell Education
He was a member of the well-respected concert band at Joseph S. Clark High School. He studied with pianist Willie Metcalf Jr. at the Black Academy of Arts.
Shannon Powell Family, Parents and Siblings
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Shannon Powell Wife
He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Shannon Powell Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Shannon Powell
- Full Name: Shannon Powell
- Age/ How Old?: 58 years old
- Date of Birth: April 8, 1962
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, the U.S.
- Education: He went on to study with pianist Willie Metcalf Jr. at the Black Academy of Arts.
- Birthday: April 8
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Powell Sr.
- Mother’s Name: Mrs. Powell
- Siblings: To be updated
- Married?: To be updated
- Children/ Kids: To be updated
- Height/ How tall?: Average
- Weight: To be updated
- Profession: an American drummer
- Net worth: To be updated
Shannon Powell Jazz Fest
The sound of the city of New Orleans and the Tremé neighborhood assumed a significant job in Shannon Powell’s turn of events, as did the large number of artists encompassing him however none more than Danny Barker. Mr. Barker requested that Shannon join the Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band with other outstanding artists like Leroy Jones, Wynton, and Branford Marsalis, Dr. Michael White, Joe Torregano, Anthony “Tuba Fats” Lacen, Charles, Kirk Joseph, Gene Olufemi, and Lucien Barbarin. Shannon’s initially paying gig was at Jazz Fest as a part of Danny Barker’s own band, The Jazzhounds, at 14 years old years.
Powell, a standard at Jazz Fest has played all over Europe and Asia in trio gigs with the preferences of Ellis Marsalis, Tommy Ridgely, Johnny Adams, Kermit Ruffins, and Lillian Boutté. He presently plays with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and drives his own quartet with Jason Marsalis, Steve Masakowski, and Roland Guerin.
Shannon and Herlin Riley were granted the 2010 Ascona Jazz Award from the Ascona Jazz Festival in Ascona, Switzerland. Powell’s meetings and exhibitions are highlighted intensely in the 2011 documentary film about New Orleans musical culture, Tradition is a Temple.
Shannon Powell Net worth
He has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Shannon Powell New Orleans Jazz Masters
Powell and the New Orleans Jazz Masters take the audience on a journey, showcasing the riveting music of New Orleans–from the second line, trad, to modern jazz and funk. The music is peppered by the commanding technique and style of Mr. Powell on the drums and vocals.
Shannon Powell Quartet
The grandson of Veronica Batiste, Shannon Powell has played all over Europe and Asia in trio gigs with popular jazz artists like of Ellis Marsalis, Tommy Ridgely, Johnny Adams, Kermit Ruffins, and Lillian Boutté, and currently, Shannon plays with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and leads his own quartet with Jason Marsalis, Steve Masakowski, and Roland Guerin.
Shannon Powell Songs
- Lord, Lord, Lord
- Air Mail
- Wanna Know What Love Is
- You Are My Sunshine
- Hindustan
- Taking a Chance On Love
- Sp
- The Nearness of You
- The Way You Look Tonight
- You Don’t Know Me
- Los Hombres Calientes Creole Groove
- Jocimo
- Powell’s Place
- The Cat
- Hallelujah I Love Her So
- Stormy Weather
- Uptown
- I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
- Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone
- I Can’t Stop Loving You
Shannon Powell Award
He and Herlin Riley were awarded the 2010 Ascona Jazz Award from the Ascona Jazz Festival in Ascona, Switzerland.
Shannon Powell Film
His interviews and performances are featured heavily in the 2011 documentary film about New Orleans musical culture, Tradition is a Temple.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shannon Powell
Who is Shannon Powell?
He is well known as a jazz musician from New Orleans.
How old is Shannon Powell?
He is an American national born on April 8, 1962, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
How tall is Shannon Powell?
He has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Shannon Powell Married?
He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his wife is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as available
How much is Shannon Powell worth?
The jazz artist has been in the music industry for long now and there is no doubt Powell earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available
Where does Shannon Powell live?
He is a resident of New Orleans, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Shannon Powell dead or alive?
The bandleader Powell is still alive and actually in good health
What is Shannon’s birthplace?
He was born in New Orleans, in Lousiana, in the United States of America.
What is Shannon’s nationality?
Powell is an American citizen
Which band does Shannon play?
Currently, he plays with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.