Scot's roots are in West Philly, and music has been part of his life from the very beginning. After earning the Hal Simons award for 'Excellence in Music' in high school, Scot attended West Chester University and studied under Glenn Lyons for Classical Guitar and Pedagogy. Glenn himself graduated from the Peabody Institute. During these years, Scot performed in and with The West Chester Classical Guitar Ensemble.
All the while, Scot continued his private tutelage with Chuck Anderson. Mr. Anderson, a former pupil of the famed Dennis Sandole, noted himself for instructing a Mr. John Coltrane, shaped Scot's abilities and expanded his musical horizons*. It was thru these gurus that Scot was able to appreciate all things music. Not just one confining style, but the beauty of multiple idioms. It was post-college that our young traveler embarked on his performing.
Scot currently heads or subs with the following groups:
- HORIZON - a private party band (circa 1996 - current)
- MYRIAD (now The Nerve) - AOR (album-oriented-rock) with a tinge of progressive and funk thrown in (circa 2000 - current)
- ADAGIO - guitar/flute duo, specializing in classical, jazz standards and latin (circa 2000 - current)
- 94 STRINGS - guitar/piano duo, specializing in jazz, latin and pop (circa 2001 - current)
- SMOKE 'N' JAX - guitar/sax duo, specializing in jazz, latin and pop (circa 2004 - current)
- MAD JAZZSTERS - 5 piece jazz funk and latin ensemble (circa 2004 - current)
Scot has also been with the following bands:
- WHATSINANAME - a cover and progressive rock original band (circa 1989 - 1994)
- ZERO GRAVITY - a modern rock cover band (circa 1994 - 1996)
Video: Scot builds a solo, one layer at a time
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Video: Scot plays Goooby from his album Odyssey
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* read more about Jazz Guitarist Chuck Anderson
