Tom Scott
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Saxophonists · b. 1948

Tom Scott

American jazz musician (born 1948)

Born
19 May 1948
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Active
1965–
Record labels
Columbia Records, Atlantic Records, Verve Records, Epic Records, Impulse!
Discography
31 albums

Biography

Tom Scott is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, clarinet, flute and Lyricon. Tom Scott was born on 19 May 1948 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and pop music. Record labels: Columbia Records, Atlantic Records, Verve Records and Epic Records. The discography here lists 31 albums, from “The Honeysuckle Breeze” (1967) to “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes” (2020).

Thomas Wright Scott (born May 19, 1948) is an American saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He was a member of the Blues Brothers and led the jazz fusion group L.A. Express.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Honeysuckle Breeze 1967
Rural Still Life 1968
Paint Your Wagon 1969
Great Scott! 1972
Tom Scott and the L.A. Express 1974
New York Connection 1975
Tom Cat 1975
Intimate Strangers 1978
Street Beat 1979
Apple Juice 1981 · Live
Target 1983
Desire 1984
One Night/One Day 1986
Streamlines 1987
Flashpoint 1988
Them Changes 1990
Blow It Out 1991
Keep This Love Alive 1991
Born Again 1992
Reed My Lips 1994
Night Creatures 1995
New York Connection 1996
Smokin' Section 1999
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes / Battle for the Planet of the Apes 2001
New Found Freedom 2002
The Verve Music Group 2005
Bebop United 2006 · Live
Cannon Re-Loaded 2008
Live at The Bottom Line 1976 2011 · Live
Telling Stories 2012
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 2020

Also plays on

Albums where Tom Scott is credited as a sideman

1972 For the Roses — Joni Mitchell reeds, woodwind
1974 ButterFly — Barbra Streisand flute, tenor saxophone, arranger
1974 Court and Spark — Joni Mitchell instrument arranger, arranger, trumpet
1974 Miles of Aisles — Joni Mitchell and the L.A. Express saxophone
1976 A Star Is Born — Barbra Streisand & Kris Kristofferson orchestrator
1976 Hejira — Joni Mitchell horn
1979 Wet — Barbra Streisand saxophone
2003 The Movie Album — Barbra Streisand saxophone
2005 Guilty Pleasures — Barbra Streisand saxophone

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Tom Scott play?

Tom Scott is known for playing saxophone, clarinet, flute and Lyricon.

When and where was Tom Scott born?

Tom Scott was born 19 May 1948 in Los Angeles.

What are Tom Scott's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Honeysuckle Breeze (1967), Rural Still Life (1968), Paint Your Wagon (1969), Great Scott! (1972) and Tom Scott and the L.A. Express (1974).

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