MP3 The Scott Oakley Trio - Come Home Brother Johnson
Swinging, accessible piano trio jazz with memorable original tunes and well presented standards
16 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Bebop, EASY LISTENING: Mood Music
Details:
Scott Oakley began playing the piano at a young age, attended Berklee College of Music, then matriculated New England Conservatory of Music in Boston in 1978, Dean''s List. While at the New England Conservatory he studied with Jaki Byard, George Russell, and composition with Tom McKinley. Charles Banacos was the major influence when it came to jazz piano instruction outside of school, and Madame Chaloff shared her insights about the Russian Piano Technique.
After freelancing in Boston and New York, Scott took a day job while continuing to write and play. During that time 5 records were released: Raphael''s Revenge in ''86'', The Friendship House CD in ''90'', Yule Be Diggin'' This in ''93'', Come Home Brother Johnson in ''96'', and Doberman Attack in ''99''.
During the past decade The Scott Oakley Trio has performed numerous concert and club dates including a 3 year memorable stint at Raphael''s in Portland Maine.
Scott has relocated to Los Angeles and is available for playing and recording, and can be reached at 213 952 1972, or at scottoakley@https://www.tradebit.com.