Scott Colley

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Scott Colley
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Background information
Birth nameScott Stephen Colley
Born (1963-11-24) November 24, 1963 (age 60)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • composer
Instrument(s)Double bass
Years active1988–present
Labels
Website scottcolley.com
Scott Colley at Aarhus Jazz Festival 2016, Denmark Scott-colley DSC08179.jpg
Scott Colley at Aarhus Jazz Festival 2016, Denmark

Scott Colley (born November 24, 1963) is an American jazz double bassist and composer. He has performed in bands led by Herbie Hancock, T. S. Monk (jazz drummer), Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, Michael Brecker, Chris Potter, Pat Metheny, Carmen McRae, Edward Simon, Adam Rogers, Brian Blade, David Binney, Antonio Sanchez, and Kenny Werner.

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Career

Born on November 24, 1963, Colley began studying bass at age 11. At 13, he studied with bassist Monty Budwig. He attended Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, where he studied under John Rinaldo. After graduating from high school, he was granted a scholarship to the California Institute for the Arts and studied privately with Charlie Haden and Fred Tinsley (of the Los Angeles Philharmonic). In 1986, he began touring and recording with jazz singer Carmen McRae. After graduating in 1988 he moved to New York City.

Performance history

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With David Binney

With Harold Danko

With Jim Hall

With Andrew Hill

With Jazzhole

With Donny McCaslin

With Judy Niemack

With Enrico Pieranunzi

With Chris Potter

With Adam Rogers

With Alex Sipiagin

With Steve Slagle

With Dave Stryker

With others

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