Shea Marshall
Encyclopedia
Shea Marshall is an American multi-instrumentalist
and sideman
whose primary instruments are Saxophone
and Hammond B-3.
Marshall grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania
and was first introduced to the organ by his grandmother at the age of 5. Since then he has studied and recorded on violin, guitar, saxophone, electric bass, clarinet, bass clarinet, penny whistle, flute, mandolin, chromatic harmonica, and oboe.
Marshall composes, records, and performs in many styles of music. Marshall recorded the organ parts on Jody Gnant's album "Pivot," a part of Kyle MacDonald's One Red Paperclip project. In 2009 he played keyboard, sax, guitar, flute, and EWI with American Idol star David Hernandez
at his residency in Scottsdale
. Since moving to Phoenix
in 2001, Marshall has worked as a sideman
with Dennis Rowland
, Bernard Purdie
, Dick Wagner
, Johnny DeFrancesco
, Jason DeVore
(of Authority Zero), Black Carl
, Juini Booth, Carolina Cerisola
, Mickey McGee
, Leroy Jenkins
, Kris Hill
, Papa John DeFrancesco
, the Sugar Thieves, the Lymbyc Systym
, Joe Morris
, and Wayne Newton
.
Marshall is also known for his collaboration with DJs in the production and performance of House music
. He is currently based in Tempe, Arizona
, but travels regularly.
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
and sideman
Sideman
A sideman is a professional musician who is hired to perform or record with a group of which he or she is not a regular member. They often tour with solo acts as well as bands and jazz ensembles. Sidemen are generally required to be adaptable to many different styles of music, and so able to fit...
whose primary instruments are Saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
and Hammond B-3.
Marshall grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania
McMurray, Pennsylvania
McMurray is a community in Peters Township, Washington County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The U.S. Census Bureau defined the community as a census-designated place , though it has no legal status as a separately incorporated municipality. The population was 4,726 at the 2000 census...
and was first introduced to the organ by his grandmother at the age of 5. Since then he has studied and recorded on violin, guitar, saxophone, electric bass, clarinet, bass clarinet, penny whistle, flute, mandolin, chromatic harmonica, and oboe.
Marshall composes, records, and performs in many styles of music. Marshall recorded the organ parts on Jody Gnant's album "Pivot," a part of Kyle MacDonald's One Red Paperclip project. In 2009 he played keyboard, sax, guitar, flute, and EWI with American Idol star David Hernandez
David Hernandez
David Anthony Hernandez is an American singer and the twelfth place finalist of FOX's seventh season of the television series American Idol.-Biography:...
at his residency in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
. Since moving to Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
in 2001, Marshall has worked as a sideman
Sideman
A sideman is a professional musician who is hired to perform or record with a group of which he or she is not a regular member. They often tour with solo acts as well as bands and jazz ensembles. Sidemen are generally required to be adaptable to many different styles of music, and so able to fit...
with Dennis Rowland
Dennis Rowland
Dennis Rowland is a jazz vocalist born and raised in Detroit, MI. Having grown up in a household of jazz enthusiasts, Rowland developed an appreciation for Jazz music at an early age. At the age of five or six Rowland heard the vocals of Joe Williams of the Count Basie Orchestra, which has...
, Bernard Purdie
Bernard Purdie
Bernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie is an American session drummer, and is considered an influential and innovative exponent of funk...
, Dick Wagner
Dick Wagner
Dick Wagner Dick Wagner Dick Wagner (born December 14, 1943, in Oelwein, Iowa is an American rock music guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and KISS.-Performing career:...
, Johnny DeFrancesco
Johnny DeFrancesco
Johnny DeFrancesco is an American blues guitarist. He is the son of organist 'Papa' John DeFrancesco, and the brother of organist Joey DeFrancesco.-Biography:...
, Jason DeVore
Authority Zero
Authority Zero is a punk rock band from Mesa, Arizona. The band's style is rooted in reggae and skate punk, with Bad Religion, Pennywise, and Sublime cited as influences. The band also draws from Spanish/Portuguese influences.-History:...
(of Authority Zero), Black Carl
Black Carl
Black Carl is an indie, funk rock band from Tempe, Arizona.The band is made up of lead singer Emma Pew, drummer John Krause, guitarist Chad Leonard, guitarist Matt Noakes, and bassist Ian Woodward. They are joined occasionally by trumpet player Steve Limpert...
, Juini Booth, Carolina Cerisola
Superstars of Dance
Superstars of Dance was an American reality television show that debuted on January 4, 2009 on NBC. The show featured dance routines from eight different countries from six continents. It was hosted by Michael Flatley, co-creator of Riverdance and creator of Lord of the Dance, and was co-hosted...
, Mickey McGee
Mickey McGee
Mickey McGee spent his formative years in and around Phoenix, Arizona. While touring with the band Goose Creek Symphony, McGee met Linda Ronstadt, who would later remember him and serve as a major catalyst for his career.McGee found his way to Los Angeles in the early '70s and quickly made his...
, Leroy Jenkins
Leroy Jenkins (televangelist)
Leroy Jenkins is an American televangelist and preacher who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his faith healing, through the use of "miracle water". His television program can be seen on television stations across the U.S...
, Kris Hill
Kristofer Hill
Kristofer Thomas Hill is an American Musician, Composer, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist, Philosopher, Pianist, and multi Percussionist....
, Papa John DeFrancesco
John DeFrancesco
'Papa' John DeFrancesco is an American jazz organist and vocalist, and father of Joey DeFrancesco and Johnny DeFrancesco....
, the Sugar Thieves, the Lymbyc Systym
Lymbyc Systym
Lymbyc Systym is an instrumental band from Tempe, Arizona which formed in 2001, consisting of brothers Jared and Michael Bell. Their sound combines elements of instrumental rock and electronic music. Lymbyc Systym have toured with Broken Social Scene, The Books, Crystal Castles, The Album Leaf, ...
, Joe Morris
Joe Morris (drummer)
Joe Morris is an American drummer based in Phoenix.He has released 5 solo CD’s. One of which, “Joe Morris and Friends," was released in GTS 5.1 Surround Sound thereby making Joe the first drummer to put out a solo CD in this format...
, and Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton is an American singer and entertainer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He performed over 30,000 solo shows in Las Vegas over a period of over 40 years, earning him the nicknames The Midnight Idol, Mr. Las Vegas and Mr. Entertainment...
.
Marshall is also known for his collaboration with DJs in the production and performance of House music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
. He is currently based in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona
Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with the Census Bureau reporting a 2010 population of 161,719. The city is named after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. Tempe is located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix; it is bordered by Phoenix and Guadalupe on the west, Scottsdale...
, but travels regularly.
Discography
- Joe DiPadova & Shea Marshall "Root" - Gotsoul Recordings - (TBR)
- Justin Olson (Untitled EP) - Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Baritone Sax, Violin, Chromatic Harmonica (TBR)
- Sugar Thieves "The Sugar Thieves" - Saxophones, Piano, B3, Clarinet, Chromatic Harmonica (2011)
- Oliver Night "Piece of Ground" - Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Toy Piano, Chromatic Harmonica (2010)
- Joe DiPadova & Shea Marshall feat Chris 'Sirraf' Farris "I Love It" - Keyboards - Seasons Limited (2010)
- Joe DiPadova "Consciousness" - Keyboards, Composition - Deeper Shades Recordings (2010)
- Paris James & The Common Revolution (self-titled) – Tenor Sax, Organ – Electric Lotus (2009)
- Sugar Thieves "Live at Sail Inn" - Saxophones, Keyboards, Composition - (2009)
- Austin Head (Unititled EP) - Baritone Saxophone
- Jojoflores & Joe Dipadova “Yes Smoke” – Keyboards – GotSoul (2008)
- Mikel Lander & Meridith Moore “The Soulo Sessions” – Tenor Sax, Vocals – (2008)
- Daughters of Fission "M.O.T.H." - Tenor Sax - (2008)
- The Energy Trio “Live at Tempest” – B3, Synthesizer – (2007)
- Jody Gnant “Pivot” – B3 – Bogeso (2007)
- Attack of the Giant Squid “Ver” – Keyboards, Saxophones, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Composition – (2007)
- Interstate “Seventh Avenue at Midnight” – Saxophone - LytninBoy (2004)
- Soaking Fused “Traversal” – Saxophones, Flute – Ferocious Donkey (2003)
- The Irritating Stick “Pickin’ Up the Pace” – Organ – (2000)