Home » Search Center » Results: Mike Scott

Results for "Mike Scott"

Advanced search options

Results for pages tagged "Mike Scott"...

Musician

Mike Scott

Guitarist Mike Scott plays with equal parts energy and spirit, lyricism, swing, creativity, a soulful and expressive touch, and always with a well crafted sense of rhythm. Mike has been an active part of the Los Angeles jazz scene since the late 90's when he started playing his first professional gigs. In addition to his accomplishments as a guitarist Mike is also well known for his compositions. His debut CD "Good Place To Be" featured 8 original songs and his 2011 release "Fallen Peach" was comprised entirely of his own compositions. Mike has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad in both intimate jazz clubs and large concert halls. ​​Mike was born in Fukuoka, Japan while his father was stationed overseas

2

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Mike Scott Of The Waterboys: The Ballad Of Dennis Hopper

Read "Mike Scott Of The Waterboys: The Ballad Of Dennis Hopper" reviewed by Lawrence Peryer


Today, the Spotlight shines On founder of The Waterboys, Mike Scott. In 2014, Mike stumbled upon Dennis Hopper's photography in a London gallery and fell into a rabbit hole that led to Life, Death and Dennis Hopper (Sun Records, 2014), a bold concept album that tells the story of the Easy Rider star from ...

1

Article: Radio & Podcasts

John Daversa, Eric Dolphy, and Jamie Baum

Read "John Daversa, Eric Dolphy, and Jamie Baum" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This program from June 2021 features music from John Daversa, Fred Hersch, Eric Dolphy, Jakob Bro)), and {{Jamie Baum. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 0:00 Thelonious Monk “Monk's Mood" from Thelonious Himself (Riverside) 1:02 The ...

1

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Chico Hamilton, Jenny Scheinman, and Weather Report

Read "Chico Hamilton, Jenny Scheinman, and Weather Report" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show's eclectic playlist includes electric freakouts from Ray Russell and Jenny Scheinman, modern blues from Sarah Jane Morris, Fifties “cool jazz" from Chico Hamilton and Teddy Charles, and a large slice of 1971 Weather Report. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings ...

1

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Joel Ross, Willem Breuker and More

Read "Joel Ross, Willem Breuker and More" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show has an eclectic mix of jazz with saxophonists, singers, and even vibes and harp. Artists heard include Joel Ross, Joel Harrison, Ray Charles, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and the Willem Breuker Kollektief. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill ...

Album

Collecting Things

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2021
Track listing: 1. SOL MINOR PRELUDE 2:152. SOL MINOR 6:20 3. NOW AND LATER 4:34 4. JACK'S DILEMMA 5:47 5. BOOM DIDDLE IT 5:02 6. ON A CLEAR DAY 5:35 7. DARK BOSSA 4:52 8. RONDO 4:57 9. CODA 4:45 10. 49 2:39

3

Article: Multiple Reviews

Guitarists in Review: Lofsky, Scott, Rose and Bro

Read "Guitarists in Review: Lofsky, Scott, Rose and Bro" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


Here are current releases by four accomplished guitarists who display their talents in varied contexts. Lorne Lofsky This Song Is New Modica Music 2021 Lorne Lofsky is a highly respected Canadian guitarist. This is his first recording as a leader in over 25 years, a relaxed but ...

4

News: Recording

Guitarist Mike Scott Releases 'Collecting Things,' Featuring Joe Bagg, Darek Oles And Jake Reed

Guitarist Mike Scott Releases 'Collecting Things,' Featuring Joe Bagg, Darek Oles And Jake Reed

Collecting Things, the newest recording by guitarist and composer Mike Scott, is a pastiche of music styles mostly penned by Scott and performed by some of the top jazz musicians in Southern California. This is the third album by Scott as a leader and follows Fallen Peach (2011) and Good Place To Be (2000). The L.A. ...

Album

Good Luck, Seeker

Label: Cooking Vinyl Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: The Soul Singer; (You’ve Got To) Kiss A Frog Or Two; Low Down In The Broom; Dennis Hopper; Freak Street; Sticky Fingers; Why Should I Love You?; The Golden Work; My Wanderings In The Weary Land; Postcard From The Celtic Dreamtime; Good Luck, Seeker; Beauty In Repetition; Everchanging; The Land Of Sunset.

3

Article: Album Review

David Sills Double Guitar Quintet: Natural Lines

Read "Natural Lines" reviewed by Mark Sullivan


Los Angeles-based reed player David Sills has usually led a quintet with guitar, piano, bass and drums. Most of his recent performances have taken place in venues lacking a piano, so he began adding a second guitar. The change in instrumentation had a side benefit, opening up new musical possibilities and colors. Having two guitars in ...


Engage

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.

Install All About Jazz

iOS Instructions:

To install this app, follow these steps:

All About Jazz would like to send you notifications

Notifications include timely alerts to content of interest, such as articles, reviews, new features, and more. These can be configured in Settings.