Jazz Articles about Scott Anderson

Take Five With Scott Anderson

by AAJ Staff
February 2, 2007

Instrument(s): trumpet and piano.I knew I wanted to be a musician when... I knew basically from the beginning that I wanted to do something in music. Once I started playing the trumpet I was convinced that I was going to be a legit player, do all the orchestra things and so forth. Fortunately I heard a Charlie Parker record with Diz on it and it was off to the races for me. To really know that I wanted ...

NIA Quintet: End of Time

by Glenn Astarita
February 2, 2006

These young lads abide a clearly stated path on this most impressive outing. With that notion in mind, it's almost a rarity these days to hear a new jazz ensemble differentiate itself from the pack. Besides strong soloing by trumpeter Scott Anderson, pianist Vaitsas and the remaining members of the quintet, the musicians evidence some quality shedding time. Another differentiator pertains to Anderson's memorable compositions, often generated with distinct harmonic developments.

Whether the band is slashing and dashing ...