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

Also plays on

Albums where Shirley Scott is credited as a sideman

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 Great Scott! (1959), Hip Soul (1961), Shirley Scott Plays Horace Silver (1961), Hip Twist (1962) and Drag 'em Out (1963).

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