BIO
Shannon Chapman is a dynamic neo-soul artist and producer making a unique impression on the Canadian music scene, with tracks featured at The Listening Party Music Producer Showcase (2022 & 2023), and full band performances presented by the Markham Jazz Festival, the Next Wave Jazz Series, Sunset Sessions, and Fresh Up Fest.
Her sophisticated approach to songwriting and production have drawn positive press and industry attention, earning her placements in Apple Music Editorial Playlists including ‘New in R&B’, ‘Smooth and Easy’, and ‘Grown N Sexy’. A multi-instrumentalist, Shannon’s signature palette of sultry woodwinds, lush jazz harmony, smooth vocals, and laid-back grooves melt together to create a mellow and funky soundscape.
Unabashedly genuine, her style of storytelling is wistful and introspective. On EP ‘Ebb & Flow’ (March 2020), Shannon tastes the bitterness of bad habits and self-isolation. On EP ‘Playing Games’ (November 2024), a sweeter perspective emerges, embracing fresh starts, self-empowerment, and authenticity.
Professionally, Shannon is regarded as an incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and conscientious musician, who brings a high level of skill and personal accountability to every project in which she participates.
Shannon grew up in rural Manitoba, and is currently based in Toronto.
SHORT BIO
Shannon Chapman is a dynamic neo-soul musician drawing positive press and industry attention for her sophisticated approach to songwriting, arranging and production. Her signature palette of sultry woodwinds, lush jazz harmony, smooth vocals, and laid-back grooves melt together to create a mellow and funky soundscape. Shannon’s second self-produced EP ‘Playing Games’ embraces fresh starts, self-empowerment, and authenticity.
ABOUT
CONNECT
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For bookings and press inquiries, please contact:
shannonchapmanmusic@gmail.com
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE: Fresh Up Fest (Mills Hardware, Hamilton), Sunset Sessions (Good Company Productions, Kitchener), The TD Markham Jazz Festival, the Next Wave Jazz Series (BSMT254, Toronto), DROM Taberna (self-presented, Toronto), the Dakota Tavern (self-presented, Toronto).
PRODUCER SHOWCASES: The Listening Room Music Producer Showcase (2022 & 2023).
MORE: The Rooftop Revue Series, The Painted Lady, YYZ Live, Play the Parks, the Toronto Flea, Sofar Sounds, The Drake Underground (as “Lazula”, support for Moonchild), The Gladstone Hotel, The Oud and the Fuzz, Alchemy Food & Drink, The Cameron House, The Junction City Music Hall, The Burdock Music Hall, The Paddock Tavern, Orchard Bar, Annette Studios, The Cavern Bar, Mây Cafe, The Handsome Daughter (Winnipeg).
VENUES PLAYED
MUSIC
PLAYING GAMES EP
On her second EP ‘Playing Games’ (November 2024), Shannon Chapman’s evolution in groove, arrangement, production & mixing contribute to a looser, funkier, and mellower feel than her first EP. This release embraces fresh starts, self-empowerment, and authenticity.
Collaborators:
Madeline Currie - Flugelhorn (Rain on Me)
Roman Riccio - Mastering (EP)
onray - Mixing (Blame It on the Moon, The First Move)
EBB & FLOW EP
Shannon Chapman's debut solo EP, ‘Ebb & Flow’ (March 2020), sees her emerge as multi-instrumentalist, writer, vocalist and producer. The bittersweet EP explores concepts such as cycles, isolation, and bad habits through a kaleidoscope lens of 70’s jazz fusion, 90’s R&B and contemporary neo-soul.
Collaborators:
Salvatore Paradise - Guitar (Walls, Piece of the Puzzle)
moon:and:6 - Mixing and mastering (EP)
VIDEOS
GET THERE FIRST @ DROM TABERNA
August 2024
ANNIE @ DROM TABERNA
August 2024
WALLS @ THE TD MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL
August 2023
EBB & FLOW/RAIN ON ME @ THE DAKOTA TAVERN
July 2023
LAY BACK @ DROM TABERNA
August 2024
DUO @ CHAVETA COFFEE (SOFAR SOUNDS)
February 2023
BAND INFO
Shannon’s full band instrumentation is (usually) as follows:
Shannon Chapman - vocals, tenor sax, flute
Sean Trudeau-Tavara - electric guitar
Jen Lo - keyboard
Tami Sorovaiski - electric bass
Angelica Zavala or Jon Catanus - drum kit (sometimes with sample pad)
Click here for a PDF of Shannon’s 5-piece and 4-piece stage plots.
High-profile performances may include 2 more performers doing
double duty as harmony vocalists and additional horn players.
REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, & CO-SIGNS
Apple Music Editorial Playlists (“Lay Back”) - New In R&B, Smooth and Easy, Grown N Sexy
“Filled with empowerment and self-acceptance, this amalgam of neo-soul and a touch of jazz from the mellow piano, soft rhythm and luscious vocals, is a stunning gem.”
Jansen’s Jamz (Playing Games)
“… Shannon Chapman's raw authenticity and charm are the building blocks of her artistry.”
EARMILK (Playing Games)
“…the song explores sound layers imbued with a touching subtlety…”
Roadie Music (Playing Games)
“This mellow, nostalgic gem really hits the sweet spot…”
Lefuturewave (Playing Games)
“Rich in warm Wurlitzer chords, bright Clavinet and a pulsating bassline peppered by Shannon's airy melodic runs, audiences are transported into the mix of the action where we find her creating the perfect atmosphere for her and that special someone.”
EARMILK (Lay Back)
“Swirling flutes melt like butter, giving off good vibes. The vocals have a soulful feel, and they remind me of something nostalgic.”
Lefuturewave (Lay Back)
“If you’re on the hunt for a track that grooves hard and vibes harder, “Rain on Me” needs a spot on your rotation. Shannon Chapman’s given us a whole vibe here, and it’s one hell of a trip.”
Ital Massive (Rain on Me)
“One of the most distinguishing features of Shannon’s music is her deeply introspective storytelling style.”
Conversations About Her (Rain on Me)
“Clean, open production. Delicious vocal arrangements. Overall impression is playful sophistication - the track gently leads my ear along with enough scene change surprises to keep me enthralled - including the ending!”
Lisa Patterson (Rain on Me)
“The world always seems a little brighter after rainfall, and Rain on Me will make you see your own life through those same rain-washed eyes.”
Lefuturewave (Rain on Me)
“…this refreshingly splendid tune titled "Rain on Me"… helps usher in an alluring vibe and soothing feeling similar to petrichor.”
EARMILK (Rain on Me)
“With Shannon Chapman’s captivating vocals and the lush, Neo-Soul production, the track immerses listeners in a world of emotional depth and sonic beauty.”
Modern Soulful Music Awards (Rain on Me)
“…the whole room spontaneously erupted into unbridled joy & astonishment during Shannon Chapman's track.”
Lisa Patterson (Blame It on the Moon)
“Can you tell us about the inspiration and message behind the catchy new track, 'The First Move’?”
“Shannon embodies a bold spirit and a candid demeanour…”
EARMILK (The First Move)
“… a soothing & sultry message of confidence…”
!earshot Distro (The First Move)
"With a sound that recalls classic neo-soul tracks, Blame It on the Moon transports you to another time and place.”
Lefuturewave (Blame It on the Moon)
“Shannon Chapman is an explosion of talent as a singer, songwriter and producer.”
Roadie Music (The First Move)
“Slow It Down” signifies an appealing artist climbing the independent music ladder - taking all of her past musical investments very seriously for the cause of soul.”
SoulTracks (Slow It Down)
“Shannon’s voice is so dynamic, she sounds captivating until the last note.”
Lefuturewave (Piece of the Puzzle)
“Shannon Chapman’s music is something else. Walls has it all. Start streaming the song as soon as possible!”
Lefuturewave (Walls)
“Congrats on the release of your video for ‘Piece of the Puzzle’. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind the song?”
PHOTOS
