Discovered in the early 1970s by Afro-Cuban jazz pioneer Mongo Santamaria while performing at a San Jose club, Shawnn spent years on the road with his band before launching a solo career rooted in the jazz tradition she was born into. Her father, the renowned bassist Jimmy Woode, played with Duke Ellington and later introduced her to the European jazz community—a connection she's nurtured ever since through tours across the continent and ongoing master vocal classes in Rome and Genoa since 1995.

Her voice has drawn comparisons to Carmen McRae—that same conversational storytelling, that same command of a lyric—but the personality is unmistakably her own. Across seven albums and countless stages from Rhode Island to Siberia, Shawnn has built a reputation as both a first-class interpreter of standards and a beloved educator. In 2024, she was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame.

Joining her for this special evening: the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet—Steve Ahern on trumpet and flute, Fred Boyle on piano, Ron Ormsby on bass, and Bart Weisman on drums. Together, they'll create the kind of intimate, swinging conversation that only happens when seasoned musicians share a stage.7:30pm - 9:30pm: Shawnn Monteiro (vocals) & Cape Cod Jazz Quartet with Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth ​​​

Please join Shawnn at her annual Sardellas performance in Newport RI. Matt DeChamplain on piano

Come see Shawnn at the beautiful Pumphouse Music Works for an evening of Jazz! With Matt DeChamplain on piano, Marty Ballou on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums. Doors at 6PM, show starts at 7 PM

Please join Shawnn Monteiro and her trio at the WICN Brian Barlow Concert Series. Featuring Matt DeChamplain on piano, Dave Zinno on bass and Ryan Sands on drums. Shawnn will be artist of the month at WICN. CDs will be available for purchase. Get ready for a night of incredible music with Shawn Monteiro and her Trio on March 27!

The WICN Brian Barlow Concert Series, presented by Westboro Toyota, welcomes Shawnn Monteiro and her Trio on Friday, March 27, at 7:30 pm. at The Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center, Founders Hall, Saint John’s High School in Shrewsbury.

Doors: 6:30 pm

Performance: 7:30 pm

Cash bar (wine, beer, hard seltzer) available

“Exciting, captivating, and completely distinctive” are words often used by jazz cognoscenti to describe vocalist Shawnn Monteiro’s pulsating lyrical style. From the intimacy of club performances to the glamour of Las Vegas showrooms, Monteiro has captivated audiences with a celebrated jazz repertoire infused with blues-oriented improvisation.

Monteiro will perform with her trio—Matt DeChamplain on piano, Dave Zinno on bass, and Ryan Sands on drums—and has also been named WICN’s Artist of the Month for March, recognizing her continued impact on the jazz tradition.

The Brian Barlow Concert Series honors the late former general manager of WICN and celebrates his lifelong love and passion for the performing arts. The series brings outstanding live performances to the community while continuing Barlow’s commitment to artistic excellence.

The concert series is made possible through the generous support of Westboro Toyota, Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects, and Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace.

In-kind support provided by Oui Cocktails

SHAWNN MONTEIRO & DANIELE GORGONE TRIO

Das Quartett entstand aus der langjährigen Zusammenarbeit zwischen dem toskanischen Pianisten Daniele Gorgone, der bereits zahlreiche Kooperationen, Aufnahmen und Tourneen mit internationalen Jazzstars wie Jesse Davis, Scott Hamilton, Grant Stewart und Peter King vorweisen kann und der Sängerin Shawnn Monteiro (Tochter von Duke Ellington's Bassisten Jimmy Woode), die seit Jahren in der internationalen Jazzszene bekannt ist. Das Repertoire des Abends besteht aus komplett neu interpretierten Standards für ein Konzert voller Groove, fesselnden Melodielinien und außergewöhnlicher Energie, unterstützt von außergewöhnlichen Musikern wie Oscar Georges am Schlagzeug und Nicolas Rageau am Kontrabass.

Mit: Shawnn Monteiro (voc) Daniele Gorgone (p) Nicolas Rageau (b) Oscar Georges (dr)

https://shawnnmonteiro.com/music https://www.danielegorgone.com/

Join Shawnn Monteiro as she delivers her legacy jazz with Dan Moretti on sax, Matt DeChamplain on piano, Steve Langone on drums and Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass.

Come ring in the new year with legacy jazz vocalist, Shawnn Monteiro and her all star band! Matt DeChamplain on piano, Marshall Wood on bass and Ryan Sands on drums.

Jazz in the Sanctuary South Shore featuring Yoron Israel and High Standards with special guest Shawnn Monteiro. Music at 6. Pre-show meet the artists conversation at 5 PM. Yoron Israel -drums, Ian Buss- tenor and soprano saxophones, Andrew Wilcox- keyboard, John Lockwood- bass

Please join Shawnn and her trio at Connecticut's famous Side Door Jazz Club for an unforgettable night of jazz. Featuring Matt DeChamplain on piano, Dave Zinno on bass and Ryan Sands on drums.

Shawnn Monteiro with Matt DeChamplain on piano, Marty Ballou on bass and Ryan Sands on drums

Come and hear Shawnn sing her dynamic classic jazz at Chan's in Woonsocket. With Matt DeChamplain on piano, Marty Ballou on bass and Ryan Sands on drums.

Shawnn Monteiro returns to the Mad Monkfish in Cambridge MA. With Matt DeChamplain on piano, John Lockwood on bass and Steve Langone on drums.

With Matt DeChamplain on piano, Marty Ballou on bass, Ryan Sands on drums Come enjoy the festival starts at 1 PM. Shawnn performs at 3:45 PM. Music goes until 7 PM The General Stanton Inn is hosting Rhode Island's hottest Jazz talent for a fabulous outdoor music festival on August 9, 2025 at 1pm. Bands include: Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame's Joe Parillo and the New Ensemble featuring Paula Clare, Shawnn Monteiro and The Band, Dennis Hughes Quartet and the Ricki Rizzo Trio. Bring a lawn chair or sit under the big tent and enjoy food, beverages and fantastic jazz all day. Rain or Shine.

https://www.provincetownjazzfestival.org/schedule

Please join Shawnn with her trio at the beautiful Pumphouse Music Works. Featuring Matt DeChamplain on piano, Marty Ballou on bass and Steve Langone on drums.

Shawnn Monteiro returns to The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge MA with her dynamic trio featuring Matt DeChamplain on piano, Marty Ballou on bass and Ryan Sands on Drums.

Come see Shawnn perform at Boston's most famous jazz club! With Matt DeChamplain on piano, Dave Zinno on bass and Gary Johnson on drums.

Shawnn Monteiro quartet returns to the Mad Monkfish for an evening of jazz and dinner. Matt DeChamplain on piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass and Gary Johnson on drums. Jazz room reservations required.

Sunday, February 23rd | Shawnn Monteiro Quintet | Soulful Swing | Pump House Music Works, South Kingstown, RI | doors at 6pm, Music at 7pm | All ages | Full Bar | $20 Tickets

SHAWNN MONTEIRO- VOCALS

DAN MORETTI- SAXES

MARTY BALLOU- BASS

TIM RAY- PIANO

VINNY PAGANO- DRUMS

Shawnn Monteiro is a gifted vocalist with a four-decade career as a singer with an international following. She is also jazz royalty: her father is renowned bassist Jimmy Woode and Clark Terry is her godfather. She is a former Adjunct Professor at the Hartt School of Music/Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, the University of Hartford, and Rhode Island College. Shawnn’s latest recording is “You Are There.”