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John Kerningham Sidney Scott is a wonderful jazz singer who has given a great deal of pleasure to audiences in Canada, United States, Europe and the Middle East.
Scott was born in Buffalo, N.Y. where, at the age of 15, he began is musical studies. He later enlisted in the Army and subsequently became a member of a band formed to entertain American troupes in Europe.
He later became the leader of that group of very fine musicians. Shortly after his discharge from the Army, Johnny decided to take up residence in Montréal, Canada, where he has lived and practiced his craft for approximately 35 years.
The ensuing years proved this very fine Artist to be a versatile and talented performer who is equally at ease performing Pop music, R&B, Blues and of course, jazz.
His exceptional vocal styling, rich baritone voice, and his unique style on the tenor saxophone, allows him to captivate his audiences and leave them begging for more.
This recording was followed by his 1990 production “Contrasts” featuring some of Montréal’s finest jazz musicians, including Geoff Lapp, George Mitchel on Bass and David Lang, on drums.
John (Johnny) Kerningham Sidney Scott is a jazz vocalist and tenor saxophonist. Scott was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and began his musical studies at the age of 15. After enlisting in the Army, he joined a band which entertained American troops in Europe. Subsequent to his discharge from the Army in the early '60s, Johnny moved to Montréal, Canada, where he has performed in a wide spectrum of settings for over 47 years.
Johnny Scott: vocals
Geoffrey Lapp: piano
Camil Belisle: drums
Ron Seguin: bass
Janis Steprans: saxophone
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