Dr. V. Shawn is a musician, composer,  producer and performer from Detroit, Michigan.  He is a practicing physician who has pursued his life-long dream of becoming a recording artist. His style is a fusion of soul, funk and jazz.  His most recent offering is a house music remix.

 

Dr. V. Shawn was raised with an appreciation for the arts.  He began his musical training studying theory and classical piano.  ​Later he ventured into the realm of musical improvisation with an emphasis in gospel, blues, and jazz, and his passion awakened.   These contemporary styles of music became a favorite pastime for him.  He learned to master songs effortlessly.   

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​​Doc, as many of his fellow artists refer to him, has developed his own unique artistic vision, style and standards. He performs with joy, composes with his heart and plays with his soul.  He reaches into his passion and revels in the ease of expression that only comes from dedication to his gift.  

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His debut full CD release entitled, “That’s What’s Up!” is an inventive, high potential project that is a  culmination of his musical and personal journey.

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Dr. V. Shawn’s latest offering, Night on the Fly, is an eclectic musical journey blending contemporary R&B, jazz, folk spiritual, world rhythms, and even a soul-stirring waltz. The album is available on major streaming platforms and on vinyl. Dr. V. Shawn and his Jazz Ensemble perform regularly throughout the Detroit metropolitan area, bringing their distinctive sound to audiences across the region.