Shawn Purcell Tickets

Shawn Purcell is a renowned DC-area guitarist, composer, and educator whose career blends military precision with improvisational exploration. As an adjunct professor of jazz guitar at George Mason University, he mentors the next generation of players while performing across the jazz circuit. His work with elite ensembles and in-demand projects has made him a trusted name for fans seeking thoughtful, technically assured jazz guitar.

From a storied military background, Purcell spent 20+ years with The Airmen of Note of the US Air Force and also performed with the Navy Band Commodores, enriching his voice with the cadence, discipline, and warmth that fans hear in his recordings and live shows.

This artist page highlights Purcell’s ongoing journey, including leadership albums, collaborations, and upcoming tour dates where you can experience his warm tone, intricate melodic lines, and exploratory textures up close.

Purcell’s discography features three leader albums that trace his evolution as a composer and guitarist. Symmetricity (2019, Armored) introduced his refined approach to counterpoint and harmony. 180 (2022, Origin) continued the arc with bold arrangements and improvisational dialogue. The 2025 release, Oblivity (Origin), pairs Purcell with notable collaborators including Walt Weiskopf and Darden Purcell, weaving post-bop and bebop with ECM-influenced textures and guitar synth textures. Oblivity marks a hallmark in his creative vision and live storytelling.

Upcoming live dates in 2025 include performances at Blues Alley (DC), the Kennedy Center (DC), an Oblivity release show in Philadelphia, and a date in Durham, NC. For fans and new listeners alike, Shawn Purcell’s shows offer intimate grooves, precise technique, and adventurous improvisation.

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