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Shirley Scott

Jazz performer
Date of Birth: 14.03.1934
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. The Hammond Organ and Breakthrough
  3. Jazz Collaborations
  4. Forming Her Own Trio
  5. Piano Prowess
  6. Organ Virtuosity
  7. Critical Acclaim and Recordings

Early Life and Education

Shirley Scott began her musical journey as a child, studying piano and trumpet. She later attended the Ornstein School of Music before joining her brother's orchestra.

The Hammond Organ and Breakthrough

In 1955, Scott mastered the Hammond organ, becoming one of few female jazz organists. From 1956 to 1960, she performed in the trio of saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis.

Jazz Collaborations

Over the next decade, Scott collaborated with notable jazz musicians. She played in the combo of tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine (whom she married in 1961), Count Basie's big band, Jimmy Forrest's ensembles (1978), and Dexter Gordon's groups (1982).

Forming Her Own Trio

Beginning in 1974, Scott led Settings!