Shannon Kennedy
Singer / Saxophonist
Shannon Kennedy talks about her musical journey and the collaborative process behind her recordings. She shares insights into working with other musicians and producers. Kennedy also touches on the importance of good chemistry in a band.
Shannon Kennedy
Lead Singer
of Feathermerchants
About Shannon Kennedy
Shannon Kennedy is a saxophonist, vocalist, and composer from Southern California. She has toured internationally with Peter White and 10,000 Maniacs, and performed on The Smooth Jazz Cruise alongside artists including Boney James and Candy Dulfer. Kennedy has released multiple solo albums and collaborated extensively with French guitarist U-Nam. She holds an M.A. in Music from Queen's University Belfast.
In this interview
- Praised her bandmates as funny, patient, and encouraging while learning material.
- Discussed how skilled musicians collaborate without ego, simply enjoying the music.
- Mentioned working with Jim, a nationally known producer with an Emmy.
- Emphasized the importance of good chemistry and ease in band relationships.
“When you're so good at what you do, egos are gone, and you just really enjoy music and enjoy other people.”— Shannon Kennedy, in this interview
