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Shannon Powell was born on 8 April, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., is an American jazz and ragtime drummer (born 1962). Discover Shannon Powell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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Musician |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
8 April, 1962 |
| Birthday |
8 April |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Shannon Powell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Shannon Powell height not available right now. We will update Shannon Powell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Shannon Powell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shannon Powell worth at the age of 61 years old? Shannon Powell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Shannon Powell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Musician |
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Timeline
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..
Shannon was born and raised in the musically and culturally historic Tremé neighborhood.
Adjacent to the French Quarter and now made famous by the popular HBO program of the same name, the Faubourg Tremé was once a thriving community and has been home to many famous musicians, including Alphonse Picou, George Lewis, and Kermit Ruffins.
Shannon’s grandmother Veronica Batiste, played piano for silent film and in Baptist church.
By age 6 he was playing drums regularly in The First Garden Christ Church.
The sounds of the city of New Orleans and the Tremé neighborhood played an important role in Shannon Powell’s development, as did the multitude of musicians surrounding him but none more than Danny Barker.
Mr. Barker asked Shannon to join the Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band with other notable musicians 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 first paying gig was at Jazz Fest as a member of Danny Barker’s own band, The Jazzhounds, at the age of 14 years.
In high school Powell was a member of the well-respected concert band at Joseph S. Clark High School and member of trumpeter Leroy Jones' first band, New Orleans Finest.
He went on to study with pianist Willie Metcalf Jr. at the Black Academy of Arts.
Like Powell’s previous mentor, Metcalf asked him to join his band, again with classmates, Wynton and Branford Marsalis.
Later, Shannon was an original member of the Taste of New Orleans led by tenor saxophonist, David Lastie.
Powell and Herlin Riley were awarded the 2010 Ascona Jazz Award from the Ascona Jazz Festival in Ascona, Switzerland.
Powell's interviews and performances are featured heavily in the 2011 documentary film about New Orleans musical culture, Tradition is a Temple.
