Scotty Barnhart

William "Scotty" Barnhart (born October 27, 1964)[1] is an American jazz trumpeter. A two-time Grammy winner, he has played since 1993 as a featured soloist with Count Basie Orchestra. In September 2013, Barnhart was announced as the new director of the Basie Orchestra.[2] He has multiple recordings with pianist Marcus Roberts, as well as recordings with Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Ray Charles, and Tito Puente. A solo CD, released with Unity Music, is titled Say It Plain and features Clark Terry, Ellis and Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Jamie Davis and Etienne Charles; it achieved number 3 in the Jazz Charts. Also active as an educator and clinician, he is author of The World of Jazz Trumpet - A Comprehensive History and Practical Philosophy (published by Hal Leonard). He is a professor in the College of Music at Florida State University.

References

  1. ↑ "Atlanta Native Scotty Barnhart Named Conductor of Count Basie Orchestra". Atlanta Daily World. 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
  2. ↑ http://www.jazzedmagazine.com/3661/news/scotty-barnhard-named-count-basie-orchestra-director/

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