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Shawn Purcell
Jazz / Blues / Rock



Champaign/Urbana, Illinois
United States

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Member Since6/24/2006
Band Websitewww.shawnpurcell.com
InfluencesThe National Guitar Workshop is dedicated to bringing the most comprehensive music education program to guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, drummers and vocalists across the country. Students of all ages immerse themselves in weeklong programs tailored to their personal musical interests. We offer a supportive learning environment and a world-class curriculum.

I will be teaching Summer 2008 camps in Nashville, Chicago and Austin, TX. Check out their website www.guitarworkshop.com for more details. Photobucket

The C-U Jazz Crusaders... www.c-ujazzcrusaders.com

APS 9 (Aliquo/Purcell/Simmons Nonet) performing at the Murfreesboro, TN Mainstreet Jazz Festival - May 5, 2007.

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 10 2009 12:00P
Darden Purcell Group on WILL FM 90.9 "Live and Local" Champaign, Illinois
Nov 11 2009 7:00P
Darden Purcell "Easy Living" CD Release Party at the Iron Post! Urbana, Illinois
Nov 12 2009 5:15P
Brent Jordan DMA Jazz Drums Recital at The Iron Post Urbana, Illinois
Nov 13 2009 5:00P
Jeff Helgesen Group at The Iron Post "Happy Hour" Urbana, Illinois
Dec 11 2009 5:00P
Darden Purcell Group - "Happy Hour" at The Iron Post Urbana, Illinois
Apr 11 2010 2:00P
Darden Purcell Group at the Indianapolis Artsgarden Indianapolis, Indiana
Jul 10 2010 5:00P
Darden Purcell Group - "Flamingo Party" Private Event Urbana, Illinois

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   About Shawn Purcell

Shawn Purcell graduated from Duquesne University in May, 1993 with a Bachelors of Music in Recording Arts and Sciences. As an undergraduate, he studied Jazz/Brazilian/Rock Guitar under the direction of Ken Karsh, Joe Negri, Mark Koch and Marty Ashby, and classical guitar under the direction of Tom Kikta. Studies also included Jazz Arranging and Jazz Composition with Dr. John "Doc" Wilson. While attending Duquesne, and upon graduating, Shawn played in Late Edition, a contemporary Jazz/ Fusion Band based in Pittsburgh. In November, 1993, he was called to tour with Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus as the Blue Units staff guitarist. This two year gig covered over 93 cities throughout the United States.

In August 1996 Shawn auditioned and was selected for the Air Force Jazz Band The Airmen of Note. During his tenure with The Note, Shawn performed and toured throughout the United States and overseas, including Germany, Luxembourg, England, Italy, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Oman, to name a few. Performances with well-known artists include: Gene Ludwig, Carl Allen, Jim McNeely, Scott Robinson, Eddie Daniels, Herbie Hancock, Peter Erskine, Kirk Whalum, Jeannie Bryson, Joe Williams, Bob Berg, Dave Liebman, Conrad Herwig, Mike Mainieri, Lew Tabacken, Gregg Bissonette, Clark Terry, James Moody, Claudio Roditi, Randy Brecker, Tony Williams, Harold Jones, Ronnie Cuber, James Williams, Herbie Mann, Jerry Bergonzi, Randy Purcell, B.B. Winans, Lari White, Kenny Rankin, Quincy Jones, Peabo Bryson, Gloria Loring, The Temptations, The Vogues and many others. Festival performances include the Toronto Jazz Festival, Pensacola Jazz Festival, AES (Audio Engineers Society) National Convention, (IAJE) International Association of Jazz Educators Convention, (PASIC) Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Midwest Bandmasters Assoc. Convention, International Trumpet Guild and the Mellon Jazz Festival. While performing with The Note Shawn continued his studies with players such as John Hart and Rick Margitza. Shawn honorably separated from the Air Force in March, 2004.

In addition to performing, Shawn held the adjunct Professor of Jazz Guitar at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA from 2001-2003. Through the Air Force Jazz Outreach program, Shawn led clinics at universities such as Towson University, Montgomery College, Brigham Young University, and Penn State. Freelance gigs included jazz gigs, big band gigs, weddings, corporate work, and as the staff guitarist for the world premier of Frank Loesser’s musical Senior Discretion Himself, debuting at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. Shawn also played Georgetown’s famed Blues Alley with vibraphonist, Chuck Redd. Shawn can be heard on 16 CD’s and on numerous jingles for companies including Koon’s Ford, Hecht’s and a national television commercial for Air Force Recruiting. Shawn was recently added to the “Who’s Playing Anderson Guitars” user’s list for Tom Anderson Guitarworks (www.andersonguitars.com) and the user’s list for Real McCoy Custom Wah pedals.

After moving to Nashville in 2004 Shawn remained active in the jazz scene teaching at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, Gene Ford Music, private studio lessons and music camps such as the National Guitar Workshop and W.O. Smith music camp. In May 2006, Shawn completed his Masters degree in Arranging and Composition at Middle Tennessee State University. Shawn also held adjunct jazz guitar positions at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He performed at various local establishments, including The Ryman, F. Scotts, The Sportsman's Grille, Sambuca, Five Senses, and the Nashville Jazz Workshop "Cave." Shawn also played at the Jazz Factory in Louisville, Kentucky with "The Marcus Finnie Project." Other performances included many appearances on “Live in Studio C” on WPLN (Nashville Public Radio), and “Snap on 2 and 4” performances at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.

August 2007, Shawn began work on his Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, studying under Grammy award winning saxophonist/arranger Chip McNeill, Chair of the UIUC Jazz Studies Department. Since moving to Champaign, Shawn has been a member of the local group the C-U Jazz Crusaders. The C-U Jazz Crusaders was formed to pay homage to the legendary group The Jazz Crusaders. The C-U Jazz Crusaders have performed in Chicago, the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, and the Blue Wisp in Cincinnati. Shawn can be heard on Chip McNeill's upcoming CD, recorded in Dallas, TX with musicians, drummer Stockton Helbing (Former musical director of the Maynard Ferguson Band) and pianist David Braid (Jazz Piano faculty at the University of Toronto and Juno award winner).

Shawn just signed on as a D'Addario artist!

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Aaron Koppel

Aaron Koppel



Nov 7 2009 11:57 PM

We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it.
Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago

Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums

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Nov 4 2009 4:41 PM

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Memo Ruiz

Memo Ruiz



Sep 30 2009 2:48 PM

SHAWN thank you for the add I enjoyed your sond and playing.
MMEMO RUIZ
 

Chloe

Chloe Starr



Sep 9 2009 9:41 PM

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IAN PATRICK CLER

IAN PATRICK CLER



Jun 28 2009 5:54 PM

Hey bro! Thanks for the encouragement! I forgot I was in the new Downbeat! lol. I know you are tearing it up wherever you are!! God Bless!

Wa wa wa word,

ian
Jeff

Jeff Massey



Jun 26 2009 2:16 AM

Hi, thanks for the friendship... Peace, BigBends

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The Sugar Prophets

The Sugar Prophets



Jun 23 2009 6:11 PM

Thanks for the add!
Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Jun 22 2009 12:30 AM

Hiya Shawn!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Letting Go" is now released.
God Bless,
Tim.
Sounds like Shavon

Sounds like Shavon
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Jun 10 2009 4:47 PM

WOO HOO
How are you today? 
Come let me know what you think of my tunes!

Let me know a somthing about you, I'll check out your page.
WOO HOO peace
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Jordan Kaye

Jordan Kaye



May 7 2009 10:42 PM

Hey Shawn-that mandolin sounded a little like a guitar the other night. You rocked!
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May 2 2009 8:24 PM

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thank you dear friends!
Darin Scott

Darin Scott



Apr 29 2009 4:22 AM

Hi Shawn,
Thanks for the add & friendship. I really enjoyed your guitar playing. All the best.
Darin
Geoff J : Da Bluze Fuzer

Geoff J : Da Bluze Fuzer



Apr 26 2009 5:33 PM

Hey Shawn & friends thereof;
Check the original tune "Journey To Freedom" On My Jukebox. It is a Cuban Songo/Funk-Fusion Thang. This is in pre-production with all computer instruments programmed by me with my live guitar track. More details are in the blog. There will be a full version forthcoming with some real humans playing the instruments. Just a preview/note-sketch for now.




Enjoy
Songs by Peter Reiter & Francis Lawrence Samuel

Songs by Peter Reiter & Francis Lawrence Samuel



Apr 26 2009 8:23 AM

Thank you, Shawn!
;)
Mark Isham

Mark Isham



Apr 22 2009 7:38 PM

Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
Tony Janflone Jr.

Tony Janflone Jr.



Apr 21 2009 1:18 PM

Hey Shawn !
My best to you and Darden. I hope that all is wonderful for you . Let's talk soon
Tony
Joel Kelsey

Joel Kelsey



Apr 19 2009 5:42 PM

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Terence Young



Apr 11 2009 2:26 PM

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Mar 29 2009 10:58 PM

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Fibenare Guitars Co.

Fibenare Guitars Co.



Mar 18 2009 2:46 PM

hello there,

thank you for accepting our friend request,
we really appreciate it!



greetings from Budapest, Hungary!
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Kevin Turner

Kevin Turner



Mar 17 2009 8:19 PM

Shawn,
Let's get together during spring break. I may try a heavier string on my Sweet 16.
Kevin
Max

Max



Feb 26 2009 5:41 PM

yeah man, sounds great.
i hope to see you around the scene!
Dave Dickey Big Band

Dave Dickey Big Band



Feb 25 2009 8:59 PM

Looking forward to our big band gig this Sudnay!
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