Shannon Mowday - Jazz from South Africa

Shannon Mowday, winner of the 2007 Standard Bank Young Jazz Artist Award, tells a little bit about herself in an interview.

Acknowledged internationally as a gifted saxophone player, she is also an accomplished multiinstrumentalist
covering the range of the entire woodwind family. She is known as an extremely adept and
versatile musician, having performed in a variety styles including performances as soloist with a symphonic
orchestra, live recordings of classical saxophone quartet , Big Band leader and conductor, straight- ahead jazz,
African, klezmer ,traditional styles in both in a studio and live environment. She has performed alongside
South Africa's best with artists including Winston Mankuku, Robbie Janssen, Feya Faku, Concord Nkabinde,
Gloria Bosman, Kevin Gibson as well as international musicians such as James Morrison, John Fedchock,
Stefon Harris and members of the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra to name but a few.

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[LadySaxPlaya]

Yeah it was not much of a descision for me to embrace music 100%. The first time I picked up a sax, I knew she was me manifested in brass.

[checkin069]

so skattie how many jhaaan dree's have you done after all we want free spirits who can step outside and make it happen this is the spirit of Cape Town !!!!!

[OneQuarkMore]

My dear, you're fabulous. I can't wait to watch you turn the world on it's ear.

[MyAfricaJam]

You may not know me. I was in a band called Young Ambition where Camillo Lombard was our music director. A few years ago Camillo asked you to play at one of our christmas concerts in Bellville. I was impressed with you.

I couldn't play an instrument but my desire was to play one.

I live in the U.S making it big as a pianist/vocalist/keyboardist.

I acknowledge what you are doing in the world. Planting positive seeds in peoples lives. and I'm the result of that positive seed you planted

[frankyg1971]

Wow, a girl, who really can play and is intellectual. You are truly an inspiration to me, God bless you.

[CGVega]

saw her this year at the grahamstown festival. she's so sososososososo good.

[saxophonedave]

Great alto sound - good for you for chasing your dream! Sounds like you really payed your dues also! All those styles come thru in your sound. Musically I share the same passion, but wish to branch out stylistically, and try to keep open to new school grooves (electronic) but like you, keep my sound and playing in the old! I like the old Conn. Is that a 6M lacqered alto? Great video, great sound great outlook on life & music!

[darkspinx]

Beautiful music! would love to play with you some day!

[mikaylasax]

Wonderful!! Loved it!

Keep playing great jazz!!