Cecil Scott
Cecil Scott (November 22, 1905 in Springfield, Ohio – January 5, 1964 in New York City) was an American jazz clarinetist, tenor saxophonist, and bandleader. Scott played as a teenager with his brother, drummer Lloyd Scott. They played together as co-leaders through the end of the 1920s, holding residencies in Ohio, Pittsburgh, and in New York City at the Savoy Ballroom. Among the members of this ensemble were Dicky Wells, Frankie Newton, Bill Coleman, Roy Eldridge, Johnny Hodges, and Chu Berry. Cecil took full control over the group in 1929, though Lloyd continued to manage the group. Scott was severely injured in the leg during an accident in the early 1930s, and his career was temporarily sidelined. After his recovery he played with Ellsworth Reynolds in 1932-33 and then with Teddy Hill (from 1936), Clarence Williams, and Teddy Wilson (1936–37); in the latter gig he accompanied Billie Holiday. In the early 1940s, he played with Alberto Socarras, Red Allen, Willie "The Lion" Smith before assembling his own band in 1942, which at times included Hot Lips Page and Art Hodes. He also played with Slim Gaillard later in the 1940s. In 1950, he disbanded the group, and worked with Jimmy McPartland as a sideman. He occasionally led groups and continued to play as a sideman up until the time of his death in 1964. He is credited on some 75 albums. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 22, 1905 (Springfield), Died January 5, 1964 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1937
Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, tenor saxophone, saxophone, baritone saxophone, composer, director, alto saxophone
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Recordings (Results 51-64 of 64 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Decca | 39489 | 10-in. | 4/23/1935 | There's gonna be the devil to pay | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39490 | 10-in. | 4/23/1935 | Streamline gal | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39491 | 10-in. | 4/23/1935 | What can I do with a foolish little girl like you? | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39492 | 10-in. | 4/23/1935 | Harlem joys | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39535 | 10-in. | 5/22/1935 | Echo of spring | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39536 | 10-in. | 5/22/1935 | Breeze (blow my baby back to me) | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39537 | 10-in. | 5/22/1935 | Swing, brother, swing | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39538 | 10-in. | 5/22/1935 | Sittin' at the table | Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs | instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone | ||
Decca | 39693 | 10-in. | 7/10/1935 | If the moon turns green | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
Decca | 39694 | 10-in. | 7/10/1935 | Lulu's back in tovm | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
Decca | 39723 | 10-in. | 7/18/1935 | In a little gypsy tea room | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
Decca | 39724 | 10-in. | 7/18/1935 | I never saw a better night | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
Decca | 39725 | 10-in. | 7/19/1935 | Lost my rhythm, lost my music, lost my man | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
Decca | 39726 | 10-in. | 7/19/1935 | I'm painting the town red | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Scott, Cecil," accessed October 11, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110937.
Scott, Cecil. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 11, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110937.
"Scott, Cecil." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 11 October 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Cecil Scott
Discogs: Cecil Scott
Allmusic: Cecil Scott
Grove: Cecil Scott
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Scott, Cecil - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98052246
Wikidata: Cecil Scott - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1052346
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/150148995753959750723
MusicBrainz: Cecil Scott - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6e22f323-f137-45de-a905-8ed98ea7c95e
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