Jazz Articles about Scott Whitfield
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Instrument: Trombone
Article Coverage | Calendar | Albums | Photos | Similar ArtistsScott Whitfield & Friends: A Bi-Coastal Christmas
by Jack Bowers
If trombonist Scott Whitfield's A Bi-Coastal Christmas cannot quicken your inner holiday spirit, that will not be for lack of trying. Whitfield uses every ribbon in the packet and every tool in the shed to help make the season bright, from big band to quintet, from duo to solo (Whitfield's trombone all by itself). Two of the selections were recorded in 2004, four others in 2005, whereas Whitfield's brace of solo tracks was taped in 2020 as he cast off ...
read moreLos Angeles Jazz Institute Festival - Woodchopper's Ball: Part 2-4
by Simon Pilbrow
Los Angeles Jazz Institute Festival “Woodchoppers' Ball" Four Points by Sheraton at LAX Los Angeles, CA May 23-27, 2018 Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Concert 4: Keen and Peachy: Music of the Woody Herman Second Herd -Directed by Michael Berkowitz Woody Herman's Second Herd was one of the most exciting bands of early modern jazz, and achieved a high level of performance as it ...
read moreLos Angeles Jazz Institute Festival "Big Band Spectacular" 2017, Part 3-4
by Simon Pilbrow
Los Angeles Jazz Institute Festival Big Band Spectacular LAX Westin Hotel Los Angeles, CA May 24-28, 2017 Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Saddleback Jazz Combo The young Saddleback five piece jazz combo featured a tenor and baritone sax frontline, with a rhythm section of guitar, electric bass and and a fine young drummer. They presented a loose set of Real Book 1950s-60s ...
read moreScott Whitfield: New Jazz Standards, Volume 2
by Jack Bowers
On New Jazz Standards, Volume 2 (yes, the title may seem a tad optimistic at first glance; more about that later), trombonist Scott Whitfield leads a well-honed quartet playing the music of Carl Saunders. If the name Carl Saunders is new to you, he is quite simply one of the finest jazz trumpeters you've never heard--and he may well be one of the best composers too. As for Whitfield, Saunders' personal choice to preside over this album, he is one ...
read moreScott Whitfield: Speaking of Love
by Jim Santella
Coated with sugar and filled with swing, Speaking of Love offers a blast from the past as Scott Whitfield scat sings with the enthusiasm of Mel Tormé, introduces a vocal quartet that recalls the Four Freshmen, teams with guest artists Cheryl Bentyne, Bucky Pizzarelli, Marvin Stamm, Memo Acevedo and Scott Robinson, and adds lovely trombone melodies to enhance the romance.
Through original songs and memorable standards, Whitfield brings an upbeat message of good cheer to the forum. His ...
read moreScott Whitfield Quintet Featuring Bob Florence: Live at Charlie O's
by Jack Bowers
Besides leading two big bands, one on either coast, trombonist Scott Whitfield has put together a killer quintet that gigs regularly in the Los Angeles area and whose energy and enthusiasm come through loud and clear on this enjoyable concert date taped at Charlie O's nightclub in North Hollywood.
Whitfield's special guest on this happy occasion is another bandleader of note, Bob Florence, who divides time at the keyboard (four tracks apiece) with John Rangel. In terms of technique, tastefulness ...
read moreScott Whitfield Jazz Orchestra East: Diamonds for Nat
by Jack Bowers
Throughout much of his musical career, trumpeter Nat Adderley was overshadowed by his larger-than-life sibling, the legendary alto saxophonist Julian “Cannonball Adderley. But Nat was a giant in his own right, not only as a player but also as a composer. (Does “Work Song ring a bell?) Nat also went out of his way to nurture younger musicians, among whom was trombonist Scott Whitfield. “Nat was my friend, my mentor, says Whitfield, “and truly a model to which we should ...
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