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Jennifer Scott is truly one of the most gifted musicians I have had the pleasure of experiencing both as a performer and a listener. The beauty of her vocal and pianistic talents are deeply enhanced by the incredible depth of intuitive and studied musicianship. She is a beautiful contributor to the world of music. I know you will enjoy." - Hugh Fraser, D.Litt.
"... she is not only a fine performer but also a talented arranger, composer and lyricist ..." - Denny Clark, Vancouver Courier
Jennifer Scott is a Vancouver-born vocalist and jazz pianist specializing in jazz, blues and world music. Jennifer is considered one of the most important jazz artists working in Canada and the United States today. From sold-out concerts in San Francisco to exclusive local club performances, Jennifer's performance experiences have been varied. Jennifer has appeared at Jazz Festivals all across Canada and in several of the United States. She has also appeared with such jazz luminaries as: Tommy Banks, Don Thompson, Kenny Wheeler, Skywalk, and Hugh Fraser, to name a few.
".. . this voice immediately arrested my hearing and said, 'Wake up, listen up, sit down, and listen to this lady 'til she's finished singing.' A very pure, a very flexible voice--a voice made to sing jazz ... Jennifer Scott definitely has great time and a very flexible voice ..." - Katie Malik, CBC Jazzbeat
Jennifer Scott has appeared on Jazzbeat, Westcoast Performance, and CBC's Hot Air several times, and was selected to be featured on four separate CDs produced by the CBC. She has also appeared on several TV shows as a featured performer.
"... She's one of the best female vocalists I've had the pleasure of hearing in a long time (with terrific jazz, blues and pop ballads, plus tasty scat singing abilities) ..." - Maev Brennan, Kelowna Capital News
Interactive, Jennifer Scott's self-produced CD, was critically received and has sold more than 1500 copies independently. Jennifer had two subsequent releases: Something to Live By, featuring Jennifer on Vocals, Bob Murphy on Piano, and Rene Worst on bass; and Live at Monk's featuring Jennifer's vocals and her debut as a recorded jazz pianist. Rene Worst is, again, featured on bass; and multi-reedist Tom Keenlyside is also featured.
"... Throughout [Something to Live By] Scott exhibits her versatility, range and purity of tone ..." - Marke Andrews, Vancouver Sun
After a few years of performing and traveling, Jennifer returned to the studio to record her fourth CD, Emotional Girl. Produced by her husband, Rene Worst, this CD showcases Jennifer's expanded emotional, performing, and creative ranges.
"Jennifer Scott is a great singer and a great musician. It's always a lucky day for me when i get the chance to work with her. Whether she is working with a rhythm section or a big band, Jennifer always brings skill, intelligence, taste, and complete musicality to everything she does!" - Alan Matheson, musician and music educator
Jennifer is pianist/vocalist for San Francisco-based Novo Tempo, a Brazilian/jazz Fusion group featuring the music of Ed Johnson. She has recorded 2 CDs and toured extensively with this group, including dates at Dizzy's in San Diego and Catalina's in Los Angeles. She was featured with jazz legend Clark Terry, performing with him at the Centre for Performing Arts in Vancouver.
"... we're talking about gorgeous tone and absolutely killer technique..." - Renee Doruyter, Vancouver Province
As a side man, Jennifer's vocals have been critically lauded on the past four Juno-nominated recordings by Mythos. Jennifer's vocals are prominent on their hit single, November.
"... Widely recognized as one of North America's premier jazz vocalists, Scott has impressed audiences everywhere..." -Vancouver Community College
Jennifer Scott has also been involved in many New Music and Theatre productions. Jennifer was nominated for a Jessie Award for her performance in The War of the Worlds (Rumble Productions) by Alex Ferguson and Peter Hannan, and was critically acclaimed for her performance in The Gang (Vancouver and Toronto) by Tom Cone and Peter Hannan. Jennifer is a featured performer at the 2004 Glenn Gould Studio Concert Concert Series in Toronto (televised by CBC).
"... Jennifer Scott has what it takes; a pure and beautiful sound, talent and 'jazz ears'..." - Marian Gilmour, DuMaurier Jazz Festival
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