Scott Colley
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Scott Colley (b. Nov. 24, 1963, Los Angeles, California) is an American jazz double bassist and composer. Scott has performed extensively in bands led by: Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, Michael Brecker, Chris Potter, Pat Metheny, Carmen McRae, Edward Simon, Adam Rogers, Brian Blade, David Binney, Antonio Sanchez, Kenny Werner. He has appeared on over 200 recordings to date and has also toured and recorded as a leader.
Background
Born on November 24, 1963, Scott began studying bass at age 11. At 13, he began studying with bassist Monty Budwig. He attended Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, where he studied under John Rinaldo, renowned director of music at the school. After graduating high school he was granted a full scholarship to the California Institute for the Arts, where he focused on composition and jazz studies while also studying privately with Charlie Haden and classical bassist Fred Tinsley (of the Los Angeles Philharmonic). In 1986, he began touring and recording with jazz vocal legend Carmen McRae. He graduated Cal Arts with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1988 and soon after moved to New York City.
Scott is currently living in New York.
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ALBUMS
- Birdies for Lulu released: 2014
- Empire released: 2010
- Architect of the Silent Moment released: 2007
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In Her Room
by: Scott KellyIt was all beautiful
nothing hurt
we layed around through seasons
turning dusk into dawn
in her room I was restored
the waves were full and red as the sun
her love come over me
our love had become