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Clarinetists · 1921–2007

Tony Scott

American jazz clarinetist, musician (1921-2007)

Born: 17 June 1921
Morristown
Died: 28 March 2007
Rome
Country: United States
Record labels: Verve Records
Discography: 25 albums

Biography

Tony Scott was a jazz musician who played clarinet. Tony Scott was born on 17 June 1921 in Morristown and died on 28 March 2007 in Rome. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “My Kind of Jazz” (1957) to “The Touch of Tony Scott” (2014).

Tony Scott (born Anthony Joseph Sciacca; June 17, 1921 – March 28, 2007) was an American jazz clarinetist, arranger, composer, bandleader, saxophonist and piano player with an interest in folk music around the world. For most of his career he was held in high esteem in new-age music circles because of his involvement in music linked to Asian cultures and to meditation.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

My Kind of Jazz 1957

Tony Scott in South Africa 1957

52nd St. Scene 1958

The Modern Art Of Jazz 1958

Free Blown Jazz 1959

Music for Zen Meditation 1965

Djanger Bali 1967

Tony Scott 1968

Music For Voodoo Meditation 1972

Manteca 1973

The Touch of Tony Scott 1976

Boomerang 1978

Conversation 1981

Golden Moments 1982 · Live

I'll Remember 1983

African Bird / Come Back! Mother Africa: To the Spirit of Charlie Parker 1984

Sung Heroes 1986

Astral Meditation - Voyage Into A Black Hole - Part 1 1988

Meditation 1988

Music for Yoga Meditation and Other Joys 1988

In Afrika / Mayibue Afrika! Uhuuru! 1996

A Day in New York 2003

The Old Lion Roars 2004 · Live

A Jazz Life 2007

The Touch of Tony Scott 2014

Also plays on

Albums where Tony Scott is credited as a sideman

1956	Lady Sings the Blues — Billie Holiday	clarinet
1958	Stay With Me — Billie Holiday	clarinet

Films about Tony Scott

2010Io sono Tony Scott, ovvero come l'Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz2010 film by Franco Maresco

Historic 78 rpm records

Tippin' In Earl Bostic and his Orchestra · Marty Symes · Bob Smith · Earl… · 1946 archive.org ↗
Ten Lessons with Timothy Tony Scott And His Down Beat Club Septet · Tony Scott · Ben Webster… · 1946 archive.org ↗
More Than a Mood Don Byas and his Tenor Sax · Tony Scott · John Simmons · Freddie… · 1946 archive.org ↗
DARK CORNERS BILL DE ARANGO SEXTET · BEN WEBSTER · Leonard Graham · Tony Scott ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
TIPPIN' IN EARL BOSTIC AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Earl Bostic · Tony Scott · Jimmy… · 1946 archive.org ↗
JEEP IS JUMPIN' BILL DE ARANGO SEXTET · BEN WEBSTER · Leonard Graham · Tony Scott ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
MISTER BRIM BILL DE ARANGO SEXTET · BEN WEBSTER · Leonrd Graham · Tony Scott ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tony Scott play?

Tony Scott is known for playing clarinet.

When and where was Tony Scott born?

Tony Scott was born 17 June 1921 in Morristown.

What are Tony Scott's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include My Kind of Jazz (1957), Tony Scott in South Africa (1957), 52nd St. Scene (1958), The Modern Art Of Jazz (1958) and Free Blown Jazz (1959).

External links

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