Pianists · 1934–2002

Shirley Scott

American jazz organist (1934–2002)

Born
14 March 1934
Philadelphia
Died
10 March 2002
Philadelphia
Country
United States
Record labels
Prestige
Discography
42 albums

Biography

Shirley Scott was a jazz musician who played piano, organ and Hammond organ. Shirley Scott was born on 14 March 1934 in Philadelphia and died on 10 March 2002 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz and bebop. Record labels: Prestige. The discography here lists 42 albums, from “"Scottie"” (1958) to “Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank” (2023).

Shirley Scott (March 14, 1934 – March 10, 2002) was an American jazz organist. Her music was noted for its mixture of bebop, blues, and gospel elements. She was known by the nickname "Queen of the Organ".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

"Scottie" 1958
Soft Swingin’ Jazz 1958
Great Scott! 1959
Scottie Plays The Duke 1959
Hip Soul 1961
Like Cozy 1961
Shirley Scott Plays Horace Silver 1961
Shirley's Sounds 1961
Hip Twist 1962
Drag 'em Out 1963
Happy Talk 1963
Soul Shoutin’ 1963
The Soul Is Willing 1963
Travelin' Light 1964
Everybody Loves a Lover 1965
Queen of the Organ 1965 · Live
Latin Shadows 1966
Roll 'em: Shirley Scott Plays the Big Bands 1966
Girl Talk 1967
On a Clear Day 1967
Soul Duo 1967
Soul Sister 1967
Workin' 1967
Stompin' 1968
Soul Song 1969
Something 1970
Mystical Lady 1971
Lean On Me 1972
Superstition 1973
One for Me 1974
The Great Live Sessions 1978 · Live
Great Scott! 1991
Blues Everywhere 1992 · Live
Jaws in Orbit 1992
Oasis 1994
Roll 'Em 1994
Blue Flames 1995
A Walkin' Thing 1996
Blue Seven 2000
Mucho, Mucho 2007
Soul Searching 2007
Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank 2023 · Live

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Shirley Scott play?

Shirley Scott is known for playing piano, organ and Hammond organ.

When and where was Shirley Scott born?

Shirley Scott was born 14 March 1934 in Philadelphia.

What are Shirley Scott's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include "Scottie" (1958), Soft Swingin’ Jazz (1958), Great Scott! (1959), Scottie Plays The Duke (1959) and Hip Soul (1961).

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