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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Up and coming Uk producer Gavin Lampitt spreads his infectious uplifting house music all over this release, accompanied by the amazing, beautiful vocals of Kaysee.
GET MY LOVE is a journey through house in its self, retro style piano..s, pumping basslines, solid drums and and vocals to die for.
Be sure to check out this release along side UOR records very own Lee Grant & Twisted Audio on the 'Not Suitable For Children' Remix - Everything needed for the mainroom club dancefloor, on an Electro tip with support from JUDGE JULES.
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The Show is ON just coming back to share about Spotlight blowing up hosted by me Common. The talent on the site is unreal and shows the real Reaching Higher people we have in this world. Lincoln Spotlight is the first to bring together rhythm and blues with all the soul and jazz that has shaped our music. March 17 is the deadline to be in the Top 25 and the final winner will open for me at an exclusive Lincoln Lounge event
The lounge have exclusive free download for the fans at Lincoln Lounge Featuring - Howard Hewitt, Maysa Leak, Kenny Latimore and Steve Russell so check it at www.lincolnlounge.com and get in the Spotlight with me at Lincoln Spotlight Contest
