Andrew Scott (Canadian jazz guitarist)
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Dr. Andrew Jacob Scott is a Toronto
based jazz guitarist
. He has released two recordings on the famed Sackville Records
label: This One's for Barney and Blue Mercer. Both recordings have received critical acclaim and extensive airplay on Canadian and International radio.
Scott is the Managing Editor of CODA
, "Canada's Jazz Magazine since 1958".
, Mike Murley
, Warren Hill, Jeff Golub
, Randy Sandke
, Perry White, Harry Allen
, Bernie Senensky, Terry Clarke, Phil Stewart, Don Thompson
, Marvin Stamm
, Bob Moses
, Duncan Hopkins
, Terry Lukiwski, Merl Saunders
, Phil Dwyer
, Jake Wilkinson, William Carn, Terry Promane, Steve McDade, One Step Beyond, Andrew Downing, Tony Trishka, Mark Kelso, Jim Hillman, Will Jarvis, Steve Lucas
, Dave Restivo, Ted Warren, Kieran Overs, Rik Emmett
, Mike Reno
(of Loverboy
), Greg Keelor
(Blue Rodeo
), Moe Berg
(The Pursuit of Happiness), Alfie Zappacosta, Carol Welsman
, Eddie Bullen, Liberty Silver
, Brian Hughes
, Demo Cates, Marc Jordan
, Four80East
, Alexander Zonjic
and Vassar Clemens.
Scott is also the co-leader (with Jim Clayton), guitarist and composer for The Clayton/Scott Group. The band won Group of the Year, 2005 and 2006 at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards and Best Jazz Recording, 2004 Canadian Urban Music Awards. The Clayton/Scott Group was nominated for "Best Electric Group" at the National Jazz Awards in 2005.
jazz program. He earned a Master's degree
in Historical Musicology at the New England Conservatory of Music
and in 2006 he graduated from York University
with a PhD
in Musicology/Ethnomusicology. His dissertation/thesis was "The Life, Music and Improvisational Style of Herbert Lawrence ‘Sonny’ Greenwich
".
In addition to his activities as a recording artist and performer, Scott is active as a journalist and an educator. He currently teaches at Humber College of Music (second year music theory, reading ensemble and private guitar), Seneca College
and York University (private guitar instruction).
With The Clayton/Scott Group:
With One Step Beyond:
"The leader shows off a keen ear both for melody and buoyant rhythm, mindful of a Kenny Burrell or Barney Kessel. "My Shining Hour", "Have a Heart" and "Day in Day Out" induce superlative playing and Scott’s title track brews nicely." - Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star
(on Blue Mercer)
"The leader’s playing is a delight. Scott never hogs the spotlight but his buoyant pulse can be felt throughout. In his beautifully constructed solos one can hear the influence of Barney Kessel and Kenny Burrell. And traces of Wes Montgomery turn up in spots as well. But Scott is by no means a copyist. With his assured, yet relaxed, playing he has become his own man. Highly recommended."
- Don Brown, Wholenote Magazine (on Blue Mercer)
"...A record of straight ahead bebop as invigorating as the best in Barney Kessel’s own catalogue. No joke: Most small-combo standards sessions don’t light up like this one." - Russell Carlson, JazzTimes
Magazine (on This One's for Barney)
"Scott saves himself for leads where his robust, authoritative tone and stunning improvisational command twist a melody like his "Blues for Sonny" around the fretboard until he’s wrung it for all it’s worth, and it’s great fun listening to him do it. This will likely be the most enjoyable album of its sort that you’re going to hear all year" - Russell Carlson, JazzTimes
Magazine (on This One's for Barney)
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
based jazz guitarist
Jazz guitarist
Jazz guitarists are guitar players who play jazz music on the guitar using an approach to playing chords, melodies, and improvised solo lines which is called jazz guitar playing. The guitar has fulfilled the roles of accompanist and soloist in small and large ensembles and also as an unaccompanied...
. He has released two recordings on the famed Sackville Records
Sackville Records
Sackville Records is a Canadian music record label. Although the label has been used to issue material in various styles, the company particularly specializes in jazz music. Most of the company's releases have been newly recorded in Canada....
label: This One's for Barney and Blue Mercer. Both recordings have received critical acclaim and extensive airplay on Canadian and International radio.
Scott is the Managing Editor of CODA
CODA (magazine)
CODA is a Canadian magazine devoted to covering all things related to jazz. The magazine produces 6 publications a year on a bi-monthly basis...
, "Canada's Jazz Magazine since 1958".
Collaborations
Scott has performed/recorded as a guitarist with Bob JamesBob James (musician)
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, Mike Murley
Mike Murley
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, Warren Hill, Jeff Golub
Jeff Golub
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, Randy Sandke
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, Perry White, Harry Allen
Harry Allen (musician)
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, Bernie Senensky, Terry Clarke, Phil Stewart, Don Thompson
Don Thompson (musician)
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, Marvin Stamm
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, Bob Moses
Bob Moses (musician)
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, Duncan Hopkins
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, Terry Lukiwski, Merl Saunders
Merl Saunders
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, Phil Dwyer
Phil Dwyer (musician)
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, Jake Wilkinson, William Carn, Terry Promane, Steve McDade, One Step Beyond, Andrew Downing, Tony Trishka, Mark Kelso, Jim Hillman, Will Jarvis, Steve Lucas
Steve Lucas
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, Dave Restivo, Ted Warren, Kieran Overs, Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett
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, Mike Reno
Mike Reno
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(of Loverboy
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), Greg Keelor
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(Blue Rodeo
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), Moe Berg
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(The Pursuit of Happiness), Alfie Zappacosta, Carol Welsman
Carol Welsman
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, Eddie Bullen, Liberty Silver
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, Brian Hughes
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, Demo Cates, Marc Jordan
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, Four80East
Four80East
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, Alexander Zonjic
Alexander Zonjic
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and Vassar Clemens.
Scott is also the co-leader (with Jim Clayton), guitarist and composer for The Clayton/Scott Group. The band won Group of the Year, 2005 and 2006 at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards and Best Jazz Recording, 2004 Canadian Urban Music Awards. The Clayton/Scott Group was nominated for "Best Electric Group" at the National Jazz Awards in 2005.
Academics
Scott is a graduate of the Humber CollegeHumber College
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is a polytechnic college in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Humber offers more than 150 programs including: bachelor’s degree, diploma, certificate, post-graduate certificate and apprenticeship programs, across 40 fields of study. Humber serves...
jazz program. He earned a Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Historical Musicology at the New England Conservatory of Music
New England Conservatory of Music
The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest independent school of music in the United States.The conservatory is home each year to 750 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies along with 1400 more in its Preparatory School as well as the School of...
and in 2006 he graduated from York University
York University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
with a PhD
PHD
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in Musicology/Ethnomusicology. His dissertation/thesis was "The Life, Music and Improvisational Style of Herbert Lawrence ‘Sonny’ Greenwich
Sonny Greenwich
Sonny Greenwich was born in Hamilton, Ontario on New Years Day of 1936. He is a Canadian Avant-garde jazz guitarist. He has played in major Canadian and American cities including a concert at Carnegie Hall. He has performed with such 'greats' as Charles Lloyd, Wayne Shorter, Pharoah Sanders, McCoy...
".
In addition to his activities as a recording artist and performer, Scott is active as a journalist and an educator. He currently teaches at Humber College of Music (second year music theory, reading ensemble and private guitar), Seneca College
Seneca College
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology is a Canadian public college in the greater Toronto area. Seneca College is currently Canada's largest college with approximately 108,000 students.-History:...
and York University (private guitar instruction).
Selected discography
With The Andrew Scott Quartet:- This One’s for Barney. Sackville Records, November 20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
. - Blue Mercer. Sackville Records, 20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
.
With The Clayton/Scott Group:
- So Nice. Boomtang Records/KOCH Jazz, 20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
. - The Clayton/Scott Group. CSG Records, August 20022002 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
.
With One Step Beyond:
- One Step Beyond. Mo’Funk Records, 19961996 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
. - One Step Beyond and J&B Scotch. J&B, 19981998 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
. - Live in Montreal. OSB Records, 19981998 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
.
Selected reviews
"The leader shows off a keen ear both for melody and buoyant rhythm, mindful of a Kenny Burrell or Barney Kessel. "My Shining Hour", "Have a Heart" and "Day in Day Out" induce superlative playing and Scott’s title track brews nicely." - Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star
Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
(on Blue Mercer)
"The leader’s playing is a delight. Scott never hogs the spotlight but his buoyant pulse can be felt throughout. In his beautifully constructed solos one can hear the influence of Barney Kessel and Kenny Burrell. And traces of Wes Montgomery turn up in spots as well. But Scott is by no means a copyist. With his assured, yet relaxed, playing he has become his own man. Highly recommended."
- Don Brown, Wholenote Magazine (on Blue Mercer)
"...A record of straight ahead bebop as invigorating as the best in Barney Kessel’s own catalogue. No joke: Most small-combo standards sessions don’t light up like this one." - Russell Carlson, JazzTimes
JazzTimes
JazzTimes is a magazine that dates back to Radio Free Jazz, a publication founded in 1970 by Ira Sabin when he was operating a record store in Washington, DC. It was originally a newsletter designed to update shoppers on the latest jazz releases and provide jazz radio programmers with a means of...
Magazine (on This One's for Barney)
"Scott saves himself for leads where his robust, authoritative tone and stunning improvisational command twist a melody like his "Blues for Sonny" around the fretboard until he’s wrung it for all it’s worth, and it’s great fun listening to him do it. This will likely be the most enjoyable album of its sort that you’re going to hear all year" - Russell Carlson, JazzTimes
JazzTimes
JazzTimes is a magazine that dates back to Radio Free Jazz, a publication founded in 1970 by Ira Sabin when he was operating a record store in Washington, DC. It was originally a newsletter designed to update shoppers on the latest jazz releases and provide jazz radio programmers with a means of...
Magazine (on This One's for Barney)
External links
- Andrew Scott official website
- http://coda1958.com/