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| GRAMMY-Nominated Marilyn Scott's thirteenth album The Landscape The Landscape is Marilyn Scott's thirteenth album as a leader. Born out of the determination to create during a global pandemic, Scott looked inward and called upon some of her closest friends to collaborate her most profound truths. Scott expands, "The Landscape project grew out of listening to myself and others with life's frustrations and concerns. One of the only outlets I know of is putting yourself in front of nature and letting go. These elements of life, precious and surreal, give answers if we embrace and nurture our surroundings. With The Landscape, I addressed places to put yourself and add an appreciation of the moment, no matter where you are. I find it more difficult at times to find that peace, but it's right in front of you, right outside your door, in the street and alleys of your wilderness. Let's protect nature, and she will help you find your breath." A native of southern California, vocalist Marilyn Scott counts among her earliest influences, artists Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Etta James, Jean Carn and Andy Bey. She began performing in local clubs and school functions when she was fifteen. She moved to San Francisco to attend college on an art scholarship, and fronted soul-jazz bands around the San Francisco Bay area. Among the many friends she made were the guys in Tower of Power, who gave her the opportunity to do backing session vocals with the Oakland-based band. Those recording sessions steered her to making her way back to Los Angeles as a studio session singer, where she recorded and performed with musicians and groups including Spyro Gyra, Yellowjackets, Hiroshima, John Mayall, Etta James, Bobby Caldwell and Bobby Womack. Scott's first recording in 1977, as a solo artist, was a single version of Brian Wilson's "God Only Knows'' which led to her first album, Dreams of Tomorrow, on Atco/Atlantic. Her discography continued with, 1983 Without Warning, Polygram, 1991 and 1992 Sin-Drome recordings, Smile and Sky Dancing. 1996 and 1998 Warner Bros releases of Take Me with You and Avenues of Love. The Japanese Venus Records recording, Every Time We Say Goodbye, in 2008. Marilyn moved to Prana Entertainment and released from 2001 to 2017, Walking with Strangers, Nightcap, Handpicked, Innocent of Nothing, Get Christmas Started and Standard Blue in 2017. Her 2022 release on Blue Canoe Records marks her most recent release, The Landscape. She has combined her interest in neo-soul, jazz and Brazilian music. She has collaborated with Dori Caymmi, George Duke, Russell Ferrante, Bob James, Jimmy Haslip, Brenda Russell, Bob Mintzer, Perri Sisters, Terri Lynne Carrington, Patrice Rushen, and Scott Kinsey. Marilyn Scott is best known for her GRAMMY-nominated work as a contemporary jazz vocalist and songwriter. As the years have progressed, she has dived deeper into jazz writing and interpretations. Collaborations with many acclaimed artists and musicians have opened and widened her range in a music that's rich in texture and complexity. The Landscape is Marilyn Scott's thirteenth album as a leader. Born out of the determination to create during a global pandemic, Scott looked inward and called upon some of her closest friends to collaborate her most profound truths. Scott expands, "The Landscape project grew out of listening to myself and others with life's frustrations and concerns. One of the only outlets I know of is putting yourself in front of nature and letting go. These elements of life, precious and surreal, give answers if we embrace and nurture our surroundings. With The Landscape, I addressed places to put yourself and add an appreciation of the moment, no matter where you are. I find it more difficult at times to find that peace, but it's right in front of you, right outside your door, in the street and alleys of your wilderness. Let's protect nature, and she will help you find your breath." https://fb.watch/dgF9teL-pY/ 1. THROWN OUT INTO SPACE, BUTTERFLY 5:09 (M.Scott, S Kinsey) (Dirtyhands publishing BMI* Hey Now Music, BMI) Scott Kinsey: keyboards Steve Tavaglione: soprano saxophone Gary Novak: drums Jimmy Haslip: electric bass 2. THE LANDSCAPE 4:22 (M.Scott, S Kinsey) (Dirtyhands publishing BMI * Hey Now Music, BMI) Scott Kinsey: Keyboards Gary Novak: drums Logan Kane: acoustic bass 3. SUMMER NIGHT 4:03 (M.Scott, R. Ferrante) (Dirtyhands publishing BMI* Teeth Music, BMI) Russell Ferrante: piano, keyboards Steve Schaeffer: drums Mike Valerio: acoustic bass 4. IRREPLACEABLE 7:01 (M.Scott, R. Ferrante, S.Kinsey) (Dirtyhands publishing BMI * Teeth Music, BMI, Hey Now Music, BMI) Scott Kinsey: keyboards, synths Russell Ferrante: piano Michael Landau: guitar Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: electric bass 5. TOMORROW 4:51 (M.Scott, S Kinsey) (Dirtyhands publishing BMI* Hey Now Music, BMI) Scott Kinsey: keyboards, synth bass Katisse Buckingham: soprano saxophone Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: fretless electric bass 6. UNZIP 4:30 (M.Scott, R. Ferrante) (Dirtyhands publishing BMI* Teeth Music, BMI) Russell Ferrante: piano, keyboards Jimmy Branly: drums Jimmy Haslip: electric bass Jeff Myers: congas Alex Acuña: shaker Scott Kinsey: additional keyboards, synths 7. THE SUN featuring, The Perri Sisters 6:09 (M.Scott, R. Ferrante) (Dirtyhands publishing BMI* Teeth Music, BMI) Russell Ferrante: piano, keyboards Steve Khan: guitars Jimmy Branly: drums Alex Acuña: percussion Jimmy Haslip: electric bass The Perri Sisters: background vocals Lori Perry, Sharon Perry, Carolyn Perry and Darlene Perry write your comments about the article :: © 2022 Jazz News :: home page |