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'''Scott Colley''' (b. Nov. 24, 1963, [[Los Angeles]]) is an American [[jazz]] [[double bass|bassist]]. |
'''Scott Colley''' (b. Nov. 24, 1963, [[Los Angeles]]) is an American [[jazz]] [[double bass|bassist]]. |
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His forceful lines, impeccable articulation, assured sense of swing and sensitive support have made Scott Colley the bassist of choice for such jazz legends as Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, and Michael Brecker. Colley's remarkably empathetic skills, strong melodic penchant and improvisational daring have also served him well in groups led by colleagues Chris Potter, Adam Rogers, Brian Blade, David Binney, and Kenny Werner. But it is as a composer and bandleader in his own right that Colley has flourished in recent years, as evidenced by a string of consistently impressive recordings, beginning with his 1996 debut Portable Universe, (Freelance) and continuing with 1997's This Place (SteepleChase), 1998's Subliminal (Criss Cross), 2000’s The Magic Line (Arabesque) 2002’s Initial Wisdom (Palmetto), 2007’s Architect of the Silent Moment (CAM jazz), and the upcoming-August 2010-release, “Empire” (CAM jazz) |
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Colley studied [[jazz]] and classical composition at the [[California Institute for the Arts]], graduating in 1988. He then moved to [[New York]], playing first with [[Carmen McRae]] and undertook a tours of the USA and Europe with musicians such as [[Dizzy Gillespie]], [[Clifford Jordan]], [[Roy Hargrove]] and [[Art Farmer]]. Since then he has become a noted sideman, playing with [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Jim Hall (musician)|Jim Hall]], [[Andrew Hill]], [[Joe Henderson]], [[John Scofield]], [[Renee Rosnes]], [[Brian Blade]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)|Chris Potter]], [[Jack DeJohnette]], [[Ben Perowsky]], [[Tim Ries]], [[Rick Margitza]], [[Franck Amsallem]], [[Billy Hart]], [[Mike Stern]], and [[Phil Woods]]. His debut release as a bandleader arrived in 1997. |
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Scott Colley has been one of the most in-demand bassists, appearing on more than 200 albums to date. He has worked with a variety of musicians from guitarists Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny and Adam Rogers; saxophonists Michael Brecker, Chris Potter and Clifford Jordan; pianists Herbie Hancock, Kenny Werner, Edward Simon, and drummers Brian Blade, Antonio Sanchez, Bill Stewart and Roy Haynes, supplying the rich tones and driving momentum behind their music. |
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Born on November 24, 1963. Scott is currently living in New York. |
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He began studying bass at age 11. At 13, he began studying with bassist Monty Budwig. He attended Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, where he studied under John Rinaldo, renowned director of music at the school. After graduating high school he was granted a full scholarship to the California Institute for the Arts, where he focused on composition and jazz studies while also studying privately with Charlie Haden and classical bassist Fred Tinsley(of the Los Angeles Philharmonic). In 1986, he began touring and recording with jazz vocal legend Carmen McRae. He graduated Cal Arts with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1988 and soon after moved to New York City. |
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-1988 to 1989: He performed in U.S. and European tours with Carmen McRae; Dizzy Gillespie; and Clifford Jordan. |
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-1990 to 1995: Bands included Jim Hall, John Scofield, Joe Henderson and Art Farmer. |
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-1996 to 1998: His work included touring with a group led by Joe Lovano and Jim Hall, Tours with Toots Thielemans; Bobby Hutcherson; and Bob Berg; extensive touring with Andrew Hill's "Another Point of Departure" sextet. |
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-2000-2004: For five years Colley toured extensively as a member of Herbie Hancock’s working trio and two separate quartets (one featuring saxophonist Gary Thomas, the other featuring vibist Bobby Hutcherson) at concerts around the world. Hancock’s trio has also performed in concert engagements with symphonic orchestras throughout the United States. During that time he also tour extensively with the Andrew Hill trio and sextet, and the Chris Potter Quartet. |
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-2005-2007: Extensive touring with “Directions in Music”, a collaboration with Micheal Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove and Terri Lyne Carrington; Trio concerts with Pat Metheny; Tours with Jim Hall; Teaching residencies at The Banff Center, Virginia Commonweath University, and Vallekilde Denmark, European and U.S. tours with Chris Potter’s Quartet; concerts with Chris Potter and Antonio Sanchez; U.S and European tours with his own trio and quartet. |
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-2006-07: Extensive touring with his own quartet and trio. Recordings include projects with Chris Potter; Luciana Souza; Abbey Lincoln; Adam Rogers; Donny McCaslin; 2 recordings with Kenny Werner; and his own release Archetect of the Silent Moment(featuring: Ralph Alessi, David Binney, Craig Taborn, Jason Moran, Adam Rogers, Gregoire Maret, and Antonio Sanchez.) |
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-2008-2009: During the last few years he is touring with his quartet and trio in the US, Europe and South America. Also touring with Edward Simon and Brian Blade; Chris Potter’s Underground; The Antonio Sanchez Quartet; Magic Circle(a trio with Dave Douglas and Mark Feldman); The David Binney Quartet(with Craig Taborn and Brian Blade); The Kenny Werner Quintet. Teaching residencies in the U.S. and Europe. He has worked on numerous recordings in the last two years, including a recently finished CD-due to be released on the CAM label, the recording will feature all original compositions with Bill Fresell, Ralph Alessi, Brian Blade and Craig Taborn. |
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Bill Milkowski |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Revision as of 20:06, 27 May 2010
Scott Colley (b. Nov. 24, 1963, Los Angeles) is an American jazz bassist.
His forceful lines, impeccable articulation, assured sense of swing and sensitive support have made Scott Colley the bassist of choice for such jazz legends as Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, and Michael Brecker. Colley's remarkably empathetic skills, strong melodic penchant and improvisational daring have also served him well in groups led by colleagues Chris Potter, Adam Rogers, Brian Blade, David Binney, and Kenny Werner. But it is as a composer and bandleader in his own right that Colley has flourished in recent years, as evidenced by a string of consistently impressive recordings, beginning with his 1996 debut Portable Universe, (Freelance) and continuing with 1997's This Place (SteepleChase), 1998's Subliminal (Criss Cross), 2000’s The Magic Line (Arabesque) 2002’s Initial Wisdom (Palmetto), 2007’s Architect of the Silent Moment (CAM jazz), and the upcoming-August 2010-release, “Empire” (CAM jazz)
Scott Colley has been one of the most in-demand bassists, appearing on more than 200 albums to date. He has worked with a variety of musicians from guitarists Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny and Adam Rogers; saxophonists Michael Brecker, Chris Potter and Clifford Jordan; pianists Herbie Hancock, Kenny Werner, Edward Simon, and drummers Brian Blade, Antonio Sanchez, Bill Stewart and Roy Haynes, supplying the rich tones and driving momentum behind their music.
Born on November 24, 1963. Scott is currently living in New York. He began studying bass at age 11. At 13, he began studying with bassist Monty Budwig. He attended Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, where he studied under John Rinaldo, renowned director of music at the school. After graduating high school he was granted a full scholarship to the California Institute for the Arts, where he focused on composition and jazz studies while also studying privately with Charlie Haden and classical bassist Fred Tinsley(of the Los Angeles Philharmonic). In 1986, he began touring and recording with jazz vocal legend Carmen McRae. He graduated Cal Arts with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1988 and soon after moved to New York City.
-1988 to 1989: He performed in U.S. and European tours with Carmen McRae; Dizzy Gillespie; and Clifford Jordan. -1990 to 1995: Bands included Jim Hall, John Scofield, Joe Henderson and Art Farmer. -1996 to 1998: His work included touring with a group led by Joe Lovano and Jim Hall, Tours with Toots Thielemans; Bobby Hutcherson; and Bob Berg; extensive touring with Andrew Hill's "Another Point of Departure" sextet. -2000-2004: For five years Colley toured extensively as a member of Herbie Hancock’s working trio and two separate quartets (one featuring saxophonist Gary Thomas, the other featuring vibist Bobby Hutcherson) at concerts around the world. Hancock’s trio has also performed in concert engagements with symphonic orchestras throughout the United States. During that time he also tour extensively with the Andrew Hill trio and sextet, and the Chris Potter Quartet. -2005-2007: Extensive touring with “Directions in Music”, a collaboration with Micheal Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove and Terri Lyne Carrington; Trio concerts with Pat Metheny; Tours with Jim Hall; Teaching residencies at The Banff Center, Virginia Commonweath University, and Vallekilde Denmark, European and U.S. tours with Chris Potter’s Quartet; concerts with Chris Potter and Antonio Sanchez; U.S and European tours with his own trio and quartet. -2006-07: Extensive touring with his own quartet and trio. Recordings include projects with Chris Potter; Luciana Souza; Abbey Lincoln; Adam Rogers; Donny McCaslin; 2 recordings with Kenny Werner; and his own release Archetect of the Silent Moment(featuring: Ralph Alessi, David Binney, Craig Taborn, Jason Moran, Adam Rogers, Gregoire Maret, and Antonio Sanchez.) -2008-2009: During the last few years he is touring with his quartet and trio in the US, Europe and South America. Also touring with Edward Simon and Brian Blade; Chris Potter’s Underground; The Antonio Sanchez Quartet; Magic Circle(a trio with Dave Douglas and Mark Feldman); The David Binney Quartet(with Craig Taborn and Brian Blade); The Kenny Werner Quintet. Teaching residencies in the U.S. and Europe. He has worked on numerous recordings in the last two years, including a recently finished CD-due to be released on the CAM label, the recording will feature all original compositions with Bill Fresell, Ralph Alessi, Brian Blade and Craig Taborn.
Bill Milkowski
Discography
- Portable Universe (Freelance Records, 1997)
- Subliminal (Criss Cross Jazz, 1998)
- This Place (Steeplechase Records, 2000)
- The Magic Line (Arabesque Records, 2000)
- Trouble in Paradise (Palmetto Records, 2002)
- Initial Wisdom (Palmetto Records, 2003)
- Architect of the Silent Moment (Cam Jazz, 2007)