Los Angeles, CA -- April 9, 2020 - Following the success of Back Again, Jazz Saxophonist, Shannon Kennedy announces her second release in a series of new 80’s-inspired music “Back 2 Back”.
“Back 2 Back” is Shannon Kennedy’s seventh album as a solo artist. It features fourteen distinct tracks that highlight her skills as a unique and gifted vocalist. “Back 2 Back” includes five covers, “I Want You to Want Me” from Cheap Trick, Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You”, “Best Friend” by Sofi Tukker, “Landslide” from Fleetwood Mac, and Quarterflash’s “Harden My Heart”. It also showcases Kennedy as a songwriter with nine original songs.
The album features several well-known artists in the smooth jazz, rock, and pop genres including Lindsay Williams (lead vocals on “Best Friend”), Peter White (guitar), Drew Simpson (guitar), Jeff Carlson (bass), Jordan West (drums), and Kurt Hamernick (drums). Shannon Kennedy performs vocals, saxes, flutes, keyboards, acoustic guitar, and all programming on the album.
“Back 2 Back” exemplifies Shannon's skills as a producer, musician, and recording artist. She fuses her love of 80s music with contemporary jazz, emphasizing her unique voice and style. The album is sure to be on repeat on your playlist!
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CD Track listing
1. What are You Thinking Now?
2. Say You Will
3. Back 2 Back
4. Landslide
5. A New Beginning
6. I Want You to Want Me
7. Won’t Talk About It
8. Best Friend
9. Get Back Up Again
10. Harden My Heart
11. When No One’s Watching
12. Don’t Say I Love You
13. Think Twice
14. I Hate Myself for Loving You
About Shannon Kennedy
Creating an accomplished reputation in an ever-expanding array of musical genres, Shannon Kennedy is recognized as an extraordinarily multi-faceted artist, composer, producer, performer, recording artist, and music instructor. By maintaining diversity as a performer and composer, she has developed an exciting and constantly evolving career in contemporary music. Primarily recognized as a ‘powerhouse saxophonist’ throughout Southern California, Kennedy has also established herself as a talented songwriter and vocalist.
Shannon Kennedy’s Discography
Back 2 Back - 2020
Back Again - 2019
Behind Your Eyes - 2012
Almost That Time of Year – 2008
Never My Love – 2007
Steppin Up – 2007
Angel Eyes – 2005
For more information: http://www.shannon-kennedy.com/
SOURCE: Shannon Kennedy is available for interviews and booking. For radio and booking inquiries, contact shannonk@shannon-kennedy.com