Role

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Composer  

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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January 29, 1937 in Mount Pleasant, NY

Death

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November 5, 1990 in New York City, NY

Genre

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Band

 

Bobby Scott was an American composer, pianist, and singer who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on January 29, 1937, in Mount Pleasant, New York, Scott was the son of a jazz musician and a singer. He grew up in a musical family and started playing the piano at a young age. His father, Joe Scott, was a trumpeter and bandleader, and his mother, Mary, was a singer. Scott's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public when he was just six years old. He studied classical music at the Juilliard School in New York City and later attended the University of Miami, where he studied jazz. Scott was a versatile musician who could play a variety of instruments, including the piano, trumpet, and guitar. In the 1950s, Scott began his career as a composer and arranger. He worked with a number of prominent musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughan, and Quincy Jones. He also wrote music for television shows and films, including the theme song for the popular TV show "The Patty Duke Show." Scott's most significant contributions to classical music came in the 1960s. He composed a number of works for orchestra, including "A Symphony for Jazz Band and Orchestra," which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1963. The piece was well-received and helped to establish Scott as a serious composer. In addition to his work as a composer, Scott was also a talented singer. He recorded several albums as a solo artist, including "Bobby Scott Sings the Best of Lerner and Loewe" and "The Compositions of Bobby Scott." He also collaborated with other musicians, including Chet Baker and Stan Getz. One of Scott's most famous compositions is "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," which he co-wrote with Bob Russell. The song was first recorded by the Hollies in 1969 and became a hit around the world. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John, and The Osmonds. Scott continued to work as a composer and performer throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He wrote music for a number of films, including "The Savage is Loose" and "The Last American Hero." He also continued to record and perform as a singer and pianist. Sadly, Scott's life was cut short when he died of lung cancer on November 5, 1990, at the age of 53. However, his contributions to classical music continue to be celebrated and remembered today. His compositions for orchestra and his work as a singer and pianist have left a lasting legacy in the world of music.

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