Scott Earl Holman

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Scott Earl Holman is a Jazz pianist best known for his contributions to the Chicago jazz community, as well as his 1997 album Don't Wake the Kids.

1 Biography
2 Discography
3 Photography
4 External Links
5 References

[edit] Biography

Scott Earl Holman was born on June 4, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He moved to Miami, Florida in 1972 to attend the University of Miami where he studied studio music and jazz piano with Wally Cirillo,^[1] who recorded with Charles Mingus and studied under John Cage.^[2] ^[3]

Holman had his big debut when he was the house trio in "Hemmingways." "Hemmingways" boasted acts like Buddy Rich, Earl Hines, Lionel Hampton, and Fred Cole. Between 1972 and 1990, Holman performed at most of the major venues in South Florida ^[4]. In 1985, he released his first album, Through Kathleen's Eyes, under his own record label, BEKA Records. His second album, Language of the Heart, was released in 1988, while Holman was performing at the Doral Hotel on Miami Beach.^[5] ^[6]

Holman moved to Chicago in 1990 where he was featured live in several performances with Richie Cole on Larry Smith's WBEZ Jazz Party (91.5 fm). He founded the jazz programs at: Chambers, Chicago Blue Note (Beale St. Blues Cafe), Frankie's Blue Room, Tony's Paisons, Delaney & Murphy's, and Regina's. He gained recognition while running jazz programs in various Chicago clubs, playing with jazz artists including Ira Sullivan, Von Freeman, Lin Halliday, Larry Gray, Eric Alexander, and Paul Wertico. ^[7].

Scott Holman Trio featuring Jens Bunge, (Boiler Room Club, 2001)

While at the Chicago Blue Note, Holman’s trio opened for such artists as Maynard Fergusen, Maria Muldaur, Leon Russell, and G.E. Smith. In 1997, Holman recorded and released Don't Wake the Kids with Pawel Jarzebski and Rusty Jones on Southport Records. His 2007 Crumblehead Records re-release of Don't Wake the Kids received more acclaim, particularly internationally. In 2005, Holman recorded Live @ Delaney & Murphy's with Larry Gray and Robert Shy. ^[8] ^[9]