Shirley Scott
Born: 14th March 1934, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 10th March 2002, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: American
Shirley Scott was an American jazz organist. Her music was noted for its mixture of bebop, blues and gospel elements. She was known by the nickname "Queen of the Organ".
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Recording of the Week,
Shirley Scott - Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank
Our final Jazz Recording of the Week for this month is a recently unearthed live recording that showcases the Queen of the Organ at the peak of her powers.
Recording of the Week,
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis & Shirley Scott, 'Cookin' With Jaws and the Queen'
Released in celebration of saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis' centenary, this new set collects the short-lived but fruitful collaborative sessions by Davis and the "Queen of the Organ" Shirley Scott.
All Genres: Shirley Scott
Big Band & Swing
Free Jazz & Avant-Garde
Hard Bop
Modal & Post Bop