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Shawn Maxwell
Jazz / Funk / Jam Band

"www.shawnmaxwell.com"

Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   Shawn Maxwell: General Info
Member Since1/2/2006
Band Websiteshawnmaxwell.com
Band MembersShawn Maxwell - sax, clarinet, flute Graham Czach - bass Matt Nelson - piano Paul Townsend - drums
InfluencesKenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, John Coltrane, etc....
Record LabelINDIE
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 13 2008 7:00P
Private Event Chicago, Illinois
Jul 22 2008 9:00P
The Winds Cafe Chicago, Illinois
Jul 24 2008 7:45P
The Salt Creek Wine Bar Brookfield, Illinois
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
J Todd’s Plainfield, Illinois
Aug 15 2008 7:45P
Philander’s Oak Park, Illinois
Aug 16 2008 7:30P
Stonefire Yorkville, Illinois
Aug 19 2008 9:00P
The Winds Cafe Chicago, Illinois
Aug 23 2008 7:00P
Olive Black Lounge Richmond, Illinois
Aug 24 2008 12:00P
Oswego Art Fair Oswego, Illinois
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
Pete Miller’s Schaumburg, Illinois
Sep 6 2008 7:45P
Philander’s Oak Park, Illinois
Sep 11 2008 8:00P
Salt Creek Wine Bar Brookfield, Illinois
Sep 13 2008 3:00P
Festival of The Vine Geneva, Illinois
Sep 13 2008 9:30P
Restaurant Magnus Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
Chicago Street Joliet, Illinois
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Stonefire Yorkville, Illinois
Sep 25 2008 8:30P
The Velvet Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Sep 27 2008 7:00P
Olive Black Lounge Richmond, Illinois
Oct 25 2008 7:00P
Olive Black Lounge Richmond, Illinois
Nov 29 2008 9:30P
Restaurant Magnus Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 19 2009 7:30P
The Brookfield Jazz Society Brookfield, Illinois

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   About Shawn Maxwell
Shawn Maxwell of Aurora, Illinois is an accomplished woodwinds multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, clarinet and flute) professional jazz performer. He is also a teacher, composer, and arranger. Leader of the Shawn Maxwell Quartet, he provides excellence in jazz entertainment in Chicagoland and beyond. Shawn attended Milikin University in Decatur, Illinois and received a Bachelors Degree in Commercial Music in 1999. Since 1999 Shawn has been in high demand as a performer and clinician. He began his career as an entertainer on a Caribbean cruise line. Since that time he has toured in Sweden, London, Portugal, and Greece. Additionally, he has played with numerous jazz combos at venues throughout greater Chicagoland. Known for his high-level and high-energy playing Shawn Maxwell has a loyal fan base and regularly draws an appreciative crowd at his engaging performances. His current group, The Shawn Maxwell Quartet, was put together in 2004. In late 2004 Shawn took the band into the studio to record what would be his debut CD, “Originals.” “Originals,” features the compositions, arranging and production skills of Shawn. In the Fall of 2006 The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee placed Shawn Maxwell on the Official Ballot for the 2007 Grammy Awards in the following categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Jazz Instrumental Solo, Best Jazz Instrumental Album. Shawn has also recently signed with the prestigious and legendary Conn-Selmer Company to join their Performance and Educational Artist Roster. In addition to his busy performance schedule Shawn maintains a private lesson studio of 50 students in Oswego,IL and continues to work as a clinician with young performers throughout the Chicago area.



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DAVID SHELBY





Jun 28 2008 5:10 PM

Thank you for taking a listen to my music. Glad you liked what you heard!

I hope you'll stop by www. davidshelbymusic. com to hear a sampling of all the tracks from my debut CD, I Came to Play. I look forward to hearing what you think.

Renaissance Dell'Arte





Jun 27 2008 11:58 AM

Thanks for connection.
Keep up the great music.
Kiss
Renaissance Dell'Arte
♥Tierra{life's good}





Jun 25 2008 6:43 AM

hey shawn how are you?
i heard you were opening up for lessons again? is that true?
William Kurk-Musicianarian





Jun 19 2008 6:38 AM

Hey Shawn,

Burning clarinet!!! Thanks for coming through, and for the fellowship. I'm diggin' the tunes. All these folks with this good music. I'm honored to know such individuals- the future of modern progressive music in the traditional light lol.

w.
k
Chris Greene





Jun 12 2008 2:09 PM

Thanks for coming out last night. Next time you come - bring your horn.
Steve O Young (UOR)





Jun 8 2008 7:17 PM

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GET MY LOVE is a journey through house in its self, retro style piano..s, pumping basslines, solid drums and
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Be sure to check out this release along side UOR records very own Lee Grant & Twisted Audio on the 'Not Suitable For Children' Remix -
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Maria-Elena Papasotiriou





Jun 8 2008 12:55 AM

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May 31 2008 8:19 AM

Hello,
Thanks for the add
Great sound!
Best wishes
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Kaysee





May 16 2008 4:56 PM

hey, just passing by to say hello, hope youre great!!! leaving some love for the weekend
x kaysee x
Studio Punks ft Kaysee "TIME" out on vendetta 26th may
Studio Punks ft Kaysee "LET ME GO" out on Loopfreaks 19th may
thanks for all your support xx
Steve O Young (UOR)





May 13 2008 4:15 PM

Hey hope your good, just dropping by to say hey

How is the music going??

Pass by and say hello!

Steve
Goodnight Nurse





May 7 2008 6:07 PM

hey man, it's brian abraham here. if the chance for me to sub on drums comes up again please let me know. i had fun last summer.
Michael Manson





May 5 2008 8:32 PM

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May 4 2008 3:27 PM



Collaborate recording from home, for fun or getting paid. Wezimple. com is an online music community for making music together.
Jeramey





May 2 2008 2:08 PM

What up! Hope it's all good for ya.
Uncle Jon's Music





May 1 2008 2:09 PM

Hi Shawn.
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Apr 26 2008 7:19 AM

thanx 4 adding some great music...
joe la viola





Apr 10 2008 7:51 AM

CIAO!!! :-)
Eric Daniel and Friends





Apr 5 2008 12:04 PM

Shawn...


Thanks for being a friend!


All the best for a Very Happy and Prosperous 2008!


E. (boston-rome)

Ps/ Download your Eric Daniel & Friends 2008 Bonus Tracks from the new CD “Old Sax Nu Soul” HERE: www. saxman. it/RadioCentroSuono. html …Enjoy!
Big Bands Swing !





Mar 21 2008 7:05 AM

Hi, I just stopped by your space to say "Hello"
I hope all is going great for you!

Luv Debbie
xx
The Debbie Curtis Radio Big Band

Putting the BIG back in Big Band Jazz & Swing
www. debbiecurtis. co. uk

Maria-Elena Papasotiriou





Mar 15 2008 2:40 PM

Crystina Maez





Mar 15 2008 4:32 AM

Greetings from Spain. Lovely music!
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Mar 10 2008 3:08 PM

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Maria-Elena Papasotiriou





Mar 2 2008 11:51 AM

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Feb 29 2008 6:39 AM

Hi Shawn,
thanks for the add!
All the best,
Fabian
joe la viola





Feb 21 2008 3:52 AM