Shannon Powell
Shannon Powell | |
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Powell performs at JazzFest, April 29, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 8, 1962 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, dixieland |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1970–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.