Kendrick Scott, at 26, is already one of the very finest drummers on the jazz scene, possessing an open mind, a beautiful feel for melody and tasty style that fits a myriad of situations. He's been working steady with major jazz artists since the day he graduated from Berklee School of Music in 1998. He's grateful for it, but thoughtful about the situation and aware of the consequences that can occur with both ego and complacency. But those attributes don't appear to be a part of Scott.
He's aware. He's sensitive to the perils of the music business, but passionate about the art form. He hopes help spread the art of the music and its healing and peaceful message to the world through his band and his own record label, guided by his love for the music.
Veteran AAJ contributor R.J. DeLuke caught up with Scott recently to discuss the first release by his group, Oracle - The Source (World Culture Music, 2007) - his background, and working with trumpeter Terence Blanchard (and producer Herbie Hancock) on his outstanding 2005 Blue Note release, Flow.
Check out Kendrick Scott: Oracle for Good Music at AAJ today!
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