Great Scott (Mono Remastered 2013) Bobby Scott

• 1 Pee Wee 02:16
• 2 Phil's Mood 02:42
• 3 Moonbeaux 02:00
• 4 Tenderly 02:45
• 5 Ode To Monk 02:37
• 6 Polka Dots And Moonbeams 02:52
• 7 Gone With The Wind 02:13
• 8 Lullaby Of Birdland 02:32
• Total Runtime 19:57

Info for Great Scott (Mono Remastered 2013)

Precocity, awareness and intensity are three words very descriptive of Bobby Scott… With Great Scott (Bethlehem, 1954), Bobby Scott made himself known as a new force in jazz, revealing a deep, rich understanding of the art form far beyond his years.

The album was a showcase of his virtuous playing but also of the tremendous chemistry and musical communication he had with the lively trio made up of Bill Bradley, Jr. and Whitey Mitchell.

Ira Gitler, who wrote the album’s liner notes, went on to write, “Don’t judge Bobby Scott as a 17-year-old when you listen to these three sides for his playing has the merit to stand by itself.” With Great Scott (Bethlehem, 1954), Bobby Scott made himself known as a new force in jazz, revealing a deep, rich understanding of the art form far beyond his years. The album was a showcase of his virtuous playing but also of the tremendous chemistry and musical communication he had with the lively trio made up of Bill Bradley, Jr. and Whitey Mitchell.

Bobby Scott, piano
Whitely Mitchell, bass
Bill Bradley, drums

Recorded in New York City, September 21, 1954
Produced by Creed Taylor

Digitally remastered

Bobby Scott
Though he left performing for composing at the end of the '50s and stayed away many years before returning, Bobby Scott made some entertaining, delightful music. He was a good pianist, effective vocalist and above average vibist. Scott also played accordion, bass, cello and clarinet. He studied at the La Follette School of Music in New York City in 1945 with Edvard Moritz, a former Debussy pupil as a child, and was a professional at 11.

He was playing with Louis Prima and traveling with veteran musicians at 15. Scott worked with Gene Krupa and Tony Scott (unrelated) in the mid-'50s, and had a pop hit with his version of "Chain Gang." Scott worked at the Cafe Bohemia, and appeared at the Great South Bay Jazz Festival in 1958 and the New Haven Festival of Arts in 1959. Then he became a teacher of theory and harmony and resumed his studies with Moritz. But Scott gradually returned to performing and recording. He issued a Nat "King" Cole tribute album in the '80s. Scott recorded as a leader for Verve, ABC-Paramount, Bethlehem, and Musicmasters. He has a couple of sessions available on CD. (Ron Wynn, All Music)

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