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Aaron Scott (musician)

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Aaron Scott
Born (1956-05-19) 19 May 1956 (age 68)
Chicago, Illinois
Genresjazz
Occupation(s)Musician, Teacher
InstrumentDrums
Years active1983–present
LabelsLabel Bleu, Evidence, Birdology, Impulse!

Aaron Scott (born 1956) is an American composer and jazz drummer from Chicago, Illinois. He has studied at several prestigious music schools. He was one of the founding member of the Orchestre National de Jazz, was awarded Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des, won three Grammy awards, and has worked with several well known Jazz artists.

Biography

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Aaron Scott was born June 19, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. As a child, Aaron learned to play the piano, accordion, trombone, and drums. By the time he was 9 years old, he was primarily focused on the drums. Aaron attended Berklee College of Music in 1982, studying music education and performance. He also studied conducting from 1983 to 1985 at the Boston Conservatory. He was the principal timpanist and assistant conductor of the Brookline Symphony Orchestra.[1] After graduating from the Berklee College of Music in 1985,[2] he moved to Paris.[1]

While in Paris, Aaron studied conducting at the École Normale de Musique de Paris.[1] In 1986 he became one of the founding members of the Orchestre National de Jazz, directed by François Jeanneau,[3][4] when it was created by Jack Lang, the Minister of Culture. During his time with the Orchestre National de Jazz, Aaron was the drummer and assistant conductor.[5] He worked with Marc Ducret, Michel Benita,[6] Yves Robert, Bruno Chevillon,[7] Eric Watson, Jean-Paul Céléa,[8] and other jazz groups.[1] Aaron was also awarded Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des.[9]

In 1989[10] Aaron began a 14-year association and tenure with master jazz pianist McCoy Tyner as the drummer for the McCoy Tyner Trio,[11] and the McCoy Tyner Big Band, winning three Grammy Awards and performing worldwide.[4] The first two Grammy's were for the McCoy Tyner Big Band albums The Turning Point (1991)[12][13] and Journey (1993),[14][13] and the third was for The McCoy Tyner Trio’s album Infinity (1995).[15][16] He has also appeared with well-known musicians like George Benson, Michael Brecker, Ron Carter, Chick Corea, Larry Coryell, Gil Evans, Frank Foster, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Lacy, Claudio Roditi, John Scofield, and Steve Swallow.[1]

Aaron is currently living in New York. He is the Founder and Curator of the Inwood Jazz Festival.[17] and teaches at the New York Jazz Academy.[18]

Discography

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As sideman

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With McCoy Tyner

With others

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Gillespie, Deborah (2003). "Scott, Aaron". 20 January 2002. Grove Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J689300. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Rosd, Adrian (June 1, 2003). "Alumni Beat". Berklee Today. 15 (1): 26. Retrieved February 1, 2024. (Under one of the pictures) At the Sugar Cane (from the left, back row): Clark Gayton '84, Mary Wormworth '82, David "Tiger" Whitworth '84, Aaron Scott '85, (middle row): Sonya Rogers '84, Jill Clarke '85, Emmanuel "Chulo" Gatewood '79, Deena Anderson '81, (front): Gene Jackson '84
  3. ^ Zwerin, Mike (May 27, 1998). "France's 'Jacobin' Jazz Orchestra". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "FRANÇOIS JEANNEAU 1986". ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE JAZZ. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Aaron Scott Batterie
  5. ^ Clergeat, André (January 20, 2002). "Orchestre National de Jazz [ONJ]". Grove Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J658800. Retrieved February 1, 2024. It was created in January 1986 on the initiative of the French ministry of culture, which granted a subvention covering the better half of its budget.
  6. ^ Clergeat, André (January 20, 2002). "Ducret, Marc". Grove Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J558500. Retrieved February 1, 2024. In 1986 he played in a trio with Michel Benita and Aaron Scott
  7. ^ Aboucaya, Jacques (January 20, 2002). "Robert, Yves". Grove Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J678400. Retrieved February 1, 2024. He then formed another trio, with the double bass player Bruno Chevillon and the drummer Aaron Scott
  8. ^ Kennedy, Gary W. (January 20, 2002). "Watson, Eric". Grove Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J721100. Retrieved February 1, 2024. He formed a trio with Jean-Paul Céléa and Aaron Scott</>
  9. ^ Kilmer, Robin Elizabeth (May 8, 2013). "Just A Dream comes to Cornerstone – Manhattan Times News". www.manhattantimesnews.com. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  10. ^ "Aaron Scott Drummer/ Percussionist". Aaron Scott Official Web Site. Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Ratliff, Ben (March 7, 2020). "McCoy Tyner, Jazz Piano Powerhouse, Is Dead at 81". The New York Times. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  12. ^ "The turning point in SearchWorks catalog". SearchWorks. Stanford. February 20, 1992. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "McCoy Tyner | Artist". Grammy Awards. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  14. ^ "Journey in SearchWorks catalog". SearchWorks. Stanford. February 20, 1993. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "Infinity in SearchWorks catalog". SearchWorks. Stanford. February 20, 1995. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "Aaron Scott | Artist". Grammy.com. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  17. ^ "About Us". Inwood Jazz Festival. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  18. ^ "Faculty | New York Jazz Academy". New York Jazz Academy. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Aaron Scott appears on list of faculty. This is information they would be reasonably expected to know.
  19. ^ "Solar: McCoy Tyner Trio Live at Sweet Basil". AllMusic. Aaron Scott is named in the review. There is also a pictures of the front and back of album. The back lists him as the drummer.
  20. ^ "McCoy Tyner - 44th Street Suite". AllMusic. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "Blue Bossa". AllMusic. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Aaron Sott is named in the review. There is also pictures of the front and back of album. Both sides list him as a performer
  22. ^ "Double Exposure". AllMusic. Retrieved February 1, 2024. There are pictures of the front and back of album. Both sides list Aaron Scott as a performer
  23. ^ "Autumn Mood". AllMusic. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Aaron Sott is named in the review. There are also pictures of the front and back of album. Both sides list him as a performer
  24. ^ "McCoy Tyner Trio – Solar Live at Sweet Basil". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Under notes it says This 2CD album originally released separately as "Solar" (ALCR-136) in 1991 and "Key of Soul" (ALCR-220) In 1993 Aaron Scott is listed as the drummer
  25. ^ "L'Orchestre National De Jazz* – Jazz Bühne Berlin 1986". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  26. ^ "BOB STEWART: Then and Now - Arkadia Records". Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  27. ^ La théorie du pilier by Aaron Scott, Michel Benita & Marc Ducret on Apple Music, January 1, 1987, retrieved February 1, 2024
  28. ^ "François Jeanneau Quartet – Taxi Way". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  29. ^ "Yves Robert, Bruno Chevillon, Aaron Scott – Des Satellites Avec Des Traces De Plumes". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  30. ^ "2002 "Hip Knossis"". Jeff Silvertrust. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  31. ^ "Michael Hackett – Circles". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  32. ^ "Billy Harper – Blueprints Of Jazz, Vol. 2". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  33. ^ "Barney Wilen Quartet Feat. Tete Montoliu – Barney And Tete (Grenoble '88)". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
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