Miles 'Cassowary' Shannon is the latest laidback virtuoso of the LA scene where jazz and hip-hop co-exist. His solo debut also reveals subtle and accesible songwriting. Superhiro is a great example of his skills: balmy, heat haze-damaged jazz-funk, with skittering beats and a fusion guitar solo that never undermine the tune's immediacy.
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Miles 'Cassowary' Shannon is the latest laidback virtuoso of the LA scene where jazz and hip-hop co-exist. His solo debut also reveals subt… read more
Miles 'Cassowary' Shannon is the latest laidback virtuoso of the LA scene where jazz and hip-hop co-exist. His solo debut also reveals subtle and accesible songwriting. Superhi… read more
There are at least two different artists called Cassowary. 1. Born in Los Angeles, CA, United States, Miles Shannon has been actively involved in music going back to his early teenage years playing saxophone around LA and NY. Miles has studied under artists such as Walter Smith III and Terell Stafford, and collaborated with artists from Earl Sweatshirt to Hope Shorter. Miles started conceiving CASSOWARY at 19, mixing Jazz, Funk, R&B, Hip Hop, and Psych-Rock. 2. Cassowary is Brian Leahy's instrumental group, formed in spring 2008 during his junior year at the University of… read more
There are at least two different artists called Cassowary. 1. Born in Los Angeles, CA, United States, Miles Shannon has been actively involved in music going back to his early teenage years… read more
There are at least two different artists called Cassowary. 1. Born in Los Angeles, CA, United States, Miles Shannon has been actively involved in music going back to his early teenage years playing saxophone around LA and NY. Miles has… read more