Scott Colley | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Scott Stephen Colley |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | November 24, 1963
Genres | Jazz |
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Instrument(s) | Double bass |
Years active | 1988–present |
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Website | scottcolley |
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.
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.
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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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