Pianists · b. 1969

Stephen Scott

American jazz pianist

Born
13 March 1969
Queens
Country
United States
Record labels
Verve Records, Enja Records
Discography
3 albums

Biography

Stephen Scott is a jazz musician who plays piano. Stephen Scott was born on 13 March 1969 in Queens. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Verve Records and Enja Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Something to Consider” (1991) to “The Beautiful Thing” (1997).

Stephen Scott (born March 13, 1969) is an American jazz pianist. Scott played piano from the age of five. While attending New York's High School of the Performing Arts, he was introduced to jazz by alto saxophonist Justin Robinson, in particular, the music of Wynton Kelly and Red Garland. Later, he took private lessons at the Juilliard School of Music. In 1986, he received the Young Talent Award from the National Association of Jazz Educators, and within the year, was hired as accompanist to singer Betty Carter. Scott was soon playing with bands led by Kenny Barron, Terence Blanchard, Ron Carter, Lou Donaldson, Benny Golson, Craig Handy, Roy Hargrove, the Harper Brothers, Joe Henderson (appearing on the Grammy-winning tribute to Billy Strayhorn, Lush Life), Jon Hendricks, Bobby Hutcherson, Victor Lewis (appearing on Eeeyyess!), Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Sonny Rollins, and Bobby Watson.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Something to Consider 1991
The Beautiful Thing 1997
Animah’s Dream

Also plays on

Albums where Stephen Scott is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Stephen Scott play?

Stephen Scott is known for playing piano.

When and where was Stephen Scott born?

Stephen Scott was born 13 March 1969 in Queens.

What are Stephen Scott's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Something to Consider (1991), The Beautiful Thing (1997) and Animah’s Dream.

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