Shannon Powell

Shannon Powell
Powell performs at JazzFest, April 29, 2011
Background information
Born (1962-04-08) April 8, 1962
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresJazz, dixieland
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1970–present

Shannon Powell (born April 8, 1962) is an American jazz and ragtime drummer. He has toured internationally and played with Ellis Marsalis, Harry Connick, Jr., Danny Barker, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, Earl King, Dr. John, Preservation Hall, Marcus Roberts, John Scofield, Jason Marsalis, Leroy Jones, Nicholas Payton, and Donald Harrison Jr. Powell toured and recorded with fellow New Orleans native, Harry Connick Jr.