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Shirley Scott
Shirley Scott (March 14, 1934 – March 10, 2002) was an American jazz organist. Her music was noted for its mixture of bebop, blues and Gospel music, gospel elements. She was known by the nickname "Queen of the Organ". Life and career Scott was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father operated a jazz club in the basement of the family home and her brother played Saxophone. At the age of eight, Scott began piano lessons. After enrolling at Philadelphia High School for Girls, where she was awarded a scholarship, Scott switched to trumpet and played in the all-city schools band. She studied for bachelor and master's degrees at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Cheyney University. Later in life Scott would return to the university as a teacher. As a performer in the 1950s, she played the Hammond organ, Hammond B-3 organ. Her recordings with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis included the hit "In the Kitchen". Influenced by gospel and blues, she played soul jazz in the 1960s with Stanl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since 1854, the city has been coextensive with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the Delaware Valley, the nation's seventh-largest and one of world's largest metropolitan regions, with 6.245 million residents . The city's population at the 2020 census was 1,603,797, and over 56 million people live within of Philadelphia. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The city served as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony during the British colonial era and went on to play a historic and vital role as the central meeting place for the nation's founding fathers whose plans and actions in Philadelphia ultimately inspired the American Revolution and the nation's inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public historically black university in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1837, it is the oldest university out of all historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. It is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The university offers bachelor's degrees and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. History Built on land donated by the prominent Cheyney family, the university was founded as the African Institute in February 1837 and renamed the Institute of Colored Youth (ICY) in April 1837. Instruction was at the high school level (which at the time was considered advanced) until well into the twentieth century, when Cheyney became a college. The African Institute was founded by Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed $10,000 (), one-tenth of his estate, to design and establish a school to educate people of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucho, Mucho
''Mucho, Mucho'' is a Latin-oriented jazz album by organist Shirley Scott recorded and released in 1960 on Prestige Records as PRLP 7182. Track listing #" The Lady Is a Tramp" (Hart, Rodgers) - 9:41 #"Muy Azul" (Scott) - 7:27 #"I Get a Kick Out of You" (Porter) - 3:57 #"Walkin'" (Carpenter) - 3:44 #"Tell Me" (Scott) - 4:48 #"Mucho, Mucho" (Scott) - 14:15 Personnel * Shirley Scott - organ * Gene Casey - piano * Bill Ellington - bass * Phil Diaz - bongos * Manny Ramos - timbales * Juan Amalbert - congas The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto (lead drum, highest), tres dos or tres golpes (middle), and tumba or salidor (lowest) ... References {{Authority control 1960 albums Albums produced by Esmond Edwards Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Prestige Records albums Shirley Scott albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lem Winchester
Lem Winchester (March 19, 1928 – January 13, 1961) was an American jazz vibraphone player. Early life Lemuel Winchester was born in Wilmington, Delaware. His parents were politician William J. Winchester and Alverta Winchester. Career Formerly a police officer, Winchester pursued music as a hobby in Wilmington, Delaware. He turned to music full-time after an appearance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.Yannow, ScottLem Winchester Biography AllMusic, accessed 09 October 2014 He was soon working with some of the top names in jazz, making his debut recording with pianist Ramsey Lewis. Winchester recorded a handful of albums as a leader, and made sideman appearances with the likes of saxophonist Oliver Nelson, and organists Jack McDuff and Shirley Scott. Most of his recordings were with Prestige Records. Critic Scott Yanow has suggested that while Winchester's playing was strongly influenced by Milt Jackson, but he "did not stick around long enough to carve out his own original vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Sister (Shirley Scott Album)
''Soul Sister'' is an album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label in 1966.Payne, DShirley Scott discographyaccessed July 3, 2012 Reception The Allmusic review stated "The one thing that makes this 1960 session stand out from much of Scott's other work is the prominence of Lem Winchester's vibes as the chief counterpoint to her organ".Unterberger, RAllmusic Reviewaccessed July 3, 2012 Track listing # " On Green Dolphin Street" ( Bronislaw Kaper, Ned Washington) - 4:11 # "Blues for Tyrone" (Shirley Scott) - 9:47 # "Sonnymoon for Two" (Sonny Rollins) - 4:01 # "Like Young" (André Previn) - 6:39 # "The More I See You" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) - 6:21 # "Get Me to the Church on Time" (Alan Jay Lerner Frederick Loewe) - 4:37 Personnel * Shirley Scott - organ * Lem Winchester - vibraphone * George Duvivier - bass * Arthur Edgehill - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shirley Scott Trio
''The Shirley Scott Trio'' (also referred to as ''Moodsville Volume 5'') is an album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1960 and released on the Moodsville label.Payne, DSCOTT TRIO Shirley Scott discographyaccessed July 2, 2012 The album features a trio session from 1958 with Scott overdubbed on piano from the sessions that produced ''Scottie'' and another from 1960. Reception The Allmusic review stated "These are mostly easygoing standards of the Rodgers-Hart variety (two of that team's songs are covered), and is too much on the sedate side to rate as one of her finest efforts".Unterberger, RAllmusic Reviewaccessed July 2, 2012 Track listing # "Sweet Lorraine" (Cliff Burwell, Mitchell Parish) - 4:31 # "I Thought I'd Let You Know" (Cal Massey) - 4:20 # "I Should Care" (Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston) - 4:48 # "Spring Is Here" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 4:45 # "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" (Hart, Rodgers) - 3:57 # "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley's Sounds
''Shirley's Sounds'' is a studio album by organist Shirley Scott recorded mainly in 1958 for Prestige but not released until 1961 as PRLP 7195. Reception The contemporaneous ''DownBeat'' reviewer, Leonard Feather, praised the playing, while observing that there was little to distinguish the album from the large volume of other LPs by Hammond players. The AllMusic review stated "it's superior early organ jazz, full-sounding but streamlined owing to the trio format".Unterberger, RAllmusic Reviewaccessed June 28, 2012 Track listing # " It Could Happen to You" (Johnny Burke (lyricist), Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 4:32 # "Summertime (George Gershwin song), Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) - 4:00 # "There Will Never Be Another You" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) - 3:24 # "Bye Bye Blackbird" (Ray Henderson, Mort Dixon) - 6:38 # "S'Posin'" (Paul Denniker, Andy Razaf) - 4:20 # "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" (Charles Warfield, Clarence Williams (musician), Clarence Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Searching (Shirley Scott Album)
''Soul Searching'' is an album by organist Shirley Scott for the Prestige label which was recorded in 1959.Payne, DShirley Scott discographyaccessed June 28, 2012 Reception The Allmusic review stated "''Soul Searching'' spotlights Shirley Scott's accelerated development as a composer... each song is a model of energy and efficiency as tight as an outgrown pair of shoes".Ankeny, JAllmusic Reviewaccessed June 28, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Shirley Scott except as indicated'' # "Duck and Rock"- 5:35 # "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" ( Don Redman, Andy Razaf) - 4:50 # "Yes Indeed" ( Sy Oliver) - 5:53 # "Boss" – 4:32 # "Moanin'" ( Bobby Timmons) - 5:35 # "Plunk, Plunk, Plunk" - 4:33 # "You Won't Let Me Go" ( Buddy Johnson) - 4:32 # "Soul Searchin'" - 4:30 Personnel * Shirley Scott - organ * Wendell Marshall - bass * Arthur Edgehill - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottie Plays The Duke
''Scottie Plays the Duke'' is the third album by organist Shirley Scott released with the Prestige label.Payne, DShirley Scott discographyaccessed June 28, 2012 Reception The Allmusic review stated "This is a collection of Duke Ellington tunes".Unterberger, RAllmusic Reviewaccessed June 28, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated'' # "Caravan" (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol) # "Just Squeeze Me" # " C Jam Blues" # " Prelude to a Kiss" # "In a Sentimental Mood" # " In a Mellow Tone" # " I've Got It Bad" # " Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'" (Ellington, Billy Strayhorn) Personnel * Shirley Scott - organ, piano * George Duvivier - bass * Arthur Edgehill - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... References {{Authority ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottie (album)
''Scottie'' is an album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1958 for the Prestige label.Payne, DShirley Scott discographyaccessed June 28, 2012 Reception The Allmusic review stated "This is early Scott".Unterberger, RAllmusic Reviewaccessed June 28, 2012 Track listing # " Mr. Wonderful" (Jerry Bock, George David Weiss, Larry Holofcener) # " How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) # " Time On My Hands" (Vincent Youmans) # "Hong Pong" (Shirley Scott) # "Takin' Care of Business" (Shirley Scott) # "Cherry" (Don Redman) # " Diane" ( Erno Rapee, Lew Pollack) # " Please Send Me Someone to Love" (Percy Mayfield) Personnel * Shirley Scott - organ * George Duvivier - bass * Arthur Edgehill - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... References {{Authority ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Scott! (album)
''Great Scott!'' is the debut album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1958 for the Prestige label.Payne, DShirley Scott discographyaccessed June 28, 2012 Reception The Allmusic review stated "''Great Scott!'' was her first out-front contribution to popularizing the organ in a jazz format that also drew on parts of blues and soul music. She displays admirable command of the instrument's swoops and funky glows here".Unterberger, RAllmusic Reviewaccessed June 28, 2012 Track listing # "Brazil" (Ary Barroso) - 2:26 # "The Scott" (Shirley Scott) - 3:05 # "Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 5:19 # "Nothing Ever Changes My Love for You" (Marvin Fisher, Jack Segal) - 4:36 # "Trees" (Joyce Kilmer, Oscar Rasbach) - 6:57 # " All of You" (Cole Porter) - 3:20 # "Goodbye" (Gordon Jenkins) - 5:00 # "Four" (Miles Davis) - 3:53 Personnel * Shirley Scott - organ * George Duvivier - bass * Arthur Edgehill - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Pittsburgh Courier
The ''New Pittsburgh Courier'' is a weekly African-American newspaper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is owned by Real Times. The newspaper is named after the original ''Pittsburgh Courier The ''Pittsburgh Courier'' was an African-American weekly newspaper published in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 1907 until October 22, 1966. By the 1930s, the ''Courier'' was one of the leading black newspapers in the United States. It was acqu ...'' (1907–65), which in the 1930s and 1940s was one of the largest and most influential African-American newspapers in the country, with a nationwide circulation of more than 350,000. After circulation declines in the 1950s and 1960s, the original ''Courier'' was purchased in 1965 by John H. Sengstacke, publisher of '' The Chicago Daily Defender,'' in 1966. He reorganized the paper under a new name—the ''New Pittsburgh Courier''—to avoid paying several outstanding tax bills and invoices. He later commented: He re-o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
