Stephen Scott (jazz pianist) facts for kids

Stephen Scott, born on March 13, 1969, is an amazing American jazz pianist. He started playing the piano when he was just five years old! When he went to the High School of Performing Arts in New York, a saxophonist named Justin Robinson showed him the exciting world of jazz music. Stephen especially loved the music of Wynton Kelly and Red Garland. Later, he continued to learn piano with private lessons at the famous Juilliard School of Music.

Stephen Scott's Early Career and Awards

In 1986, Stephen Scott received a special award called the Young Talent Award. This award came from the National Association of Jazz Educators. It showed everyone how talented he was! Within the same year, he got a big job playing piano for the famous singer Betty Carter.

Playing with Jazz Legends

Stephen Scott quickly became a popular musician. He played with many well-known jazz bands and artists. Some of these amazing musicians include Kenny Barron, Terence Blanchard, Ron Carter, and Lou Donaldson. He also performed with Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove, and Joe Henderson. Stephen even played on a Grammy-winning album called Lush Life, which honored the musician Billy Strayhorn. He also worked with Jon Hendricks, Bobby Hutcherson, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and the legendary Sonny Rollins.

Stephen Scott's Music Albums

Stephen Scott has released several of his own albums. He has also played on many albums with other jazz artists.

Albums as a Leader

These are albums where Stephen Scott was the main artist:

• Something to Consider (released by Verve in 1991)
• Aminah's Dream (Verve, 1993)
• Renaissance (Verve, 1994)
• Beautiful Thing (Verve, 1996)
• Vision Quest (Enja, 1999)

Albums with Other Artists

Stephen Scott has played piano on many albums for other musicians. Here are some of them:

• With Betty Carter: Look What I Got! (1988)
• With Ron Carter: Eight Plus (1990), The Bass and I (1997), Orfeu (1999), When Skies Are Grey... (2001), Dear Miles (2007), Jazz & Bossa (2008)
• With Ray Drummond: 1-2-3-4 (1999)
• With Frank Foster: Leo Rising (1997)
• With Joe Henderson: Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn (1991)
• With Freddie Hubbard: MMTC: Monk, Miles, Trane & Cannon (1995)
• With Sonny Rollins: Sonny Rollins + 3 (1995), Global Warming (1998), This Is What I Do (2000), Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert (2001)