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Scott Colley

Scott Colley
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Background information
Birth name Scott Stephen Colley
Born (1963-11-24) November 24, 1963 (age 53)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, composer
Instruments Double bass
Years active 1988–present
Labels Criss Cross, SteepleChase, Arabesque, Palmetto, CAM Jazz
Website www.scottcolley.com

Scott Colley (born November 24, 1963, Los Angeles, California) is an American jazz double bassist and composer. He 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 and has toured and recorded as a bandleader.

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.

With Chris Potter

With Gary Burton

With Andrew Hill

With Jim Hall

With Dave Binney

With Lan Xang

With Greg Osby

With Adam Rogers

With Carmen McRae

With others


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