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Cutey and the Dragon Discussion

Featuring the music of Gordon Goodwin
Duration: 3:44
January 3, 2024

Brought to life, a unique roundtable of GRAMMY-nominated/winning composers/musicians and members of the Raymond Scott family who discuss/express their excitement and gratitude for Raymond Scott Reimagined, an unprecedented collaboration that features "Cutey and the Dragon," a 2024 GRAMMY nomination recipient for 'Best Instrumental Composition’ (co-written by Raymond Scott, who started it in 1982 as a sketch to help his granddaughter with her viola lessons, and Gordon Goodwin, who finished it for the album). It represents the first-ever GRAMMY nomination for Raymond Scott, a musical visionary decades ahead of his time (1908-1994).

Featured speakers include: Gordon Goodwin, Grammy/Emmy winning Composer and Arranger; Jeremy Cohen, Lead violinist of GRAMMY-nominated Classical Crossover group, Quartet San Francisco and Executive Producer of Raymond Scott Reimagined; Stan Warnow. Raymond Scott's son and filmmaker/documentarian (Deconstructing Dad); Deb Scott Studebaker, Raymond Scott's daughter and Co-COO of Reckless Night Music; Kathy Makover, Raymond Scott's granddaughter, musician and inspiration for "Cutey and the Dragon".

Album

Raymond Scott Reimagined

By Quartet San Francisco

Label: ViolinJazz Recordings
Released: 2023
Track listing: Powerhouse (Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band); Raymond Scott On The Creative Process (R. Scott, Spoken Word); Toy Trumpet (Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band); In An 18th Century Drawing Room (Quartet San Francisco, Take 6; Gordon Goodwin); Raymond Scott On Rehearsing The Quintette (R. Scott, Spoken Word); Cutey And The Dragon (Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band); Huckleberry Duck (Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin); “I Remember Nothing Of That” (R. Scott And Art Shifrin, Spoken Word); The Quintette Goes To A Dance (Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band); Yesterday’S Ice Cubes (Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band); Quintessentially American (R. Scott And John Williams, Spoken Word); Twilight In Turkey (Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band); “I’m An Experimentalist” (R. Scott, Spoken Word); Serenade (Quartet San Francisco, Take 6)

Song of the Day

Cutey and the Dragon

December 21, 2023

Album: Raymond Scott Reimagined
By Quartet San Francisco
Label: ViolinJazz Recordings
Released: 2023
Duration: 05:02

News: Award / Grant

'Cutey And The Dragon' From ‘Raymond Scott Reimagined’ Nabs Grammy Nom For ‘Best Instrumental Composition’

December 21, 2023

Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed GRAMMY nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, have announced a GRAMMY nomination for ‘Best Instrumental Composition’ for “Cutey and the Dragon,” a song that appears on the critically-acclaimed album, Raymond Scott Reimagined, an unprecedented collaboration that features 30+ musicians honoring the ...

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Raymond Scott Reimagined live performance featuring Gordon Goodwin and Quartet San Francisco

Featuring the music of Quartet San Francisco
Duration: 2:13
September 13, 2023

Filmed at Yoshi's Jazz Club in Oakland, this montage chronicles the thrilling live debut of 'Raymond Scott Reimagined.' For the program, acclaimed Classical Crossover group, Quartet San Francisco was joined by Grammy/Emmy winner Gordon Goodwin and soloists from his Big Phat Band. This same dectet makes its live debut in Los Angeles (playing 'Raymond Scott Reimagined') on Sept 16, 2023 at the Write Off Room, Studio City, CA.

Article: Album Review

Jeremy Cohen: Raymond Scott Reimagined

Read "Raymond Scott Reimagined" reviewed by Walter Atkins

by Walter Atkins
July 25, 2023

Raymond Scott Reimagined is an engaging collaborative project with Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and the Grammy winning acapella group Take 6 on two tracks. The album is a thoughtful and stylish interpretation of Raymond Scott's legacy. It is also interspersed with audio tidbits featuring Scott's singular musical approaches. The album ...

News: Recording

‘Raymond Scott Reimagined,’ The Unprecedented Musical Journey Featuring Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin & Take 6 Is Available Now

July 21, 2023

Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of ‘Raymond Scott Reimagined,’ an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6. The thrilling 14-track collection, ...