Scott's 1958 album "The Modern Art of Jazz" features a trio with guitarist Jim Hall and drummer Paul Motian, showcasing a sparser, more contemporary approach to the cool jazz sound. The LP was recorded in a single session on April 22, 1958.
- The album was recorded on April 22, 1958, at WOR Studios in New York City. It features a notable trio lineup with guitarist Jim Hall and drummer Paul Motian. The LP was released on the CoolNote jazz label.
- Scott’s baritone saxophone is the sole melodic instrument on the recording, with Hall and Motian providing harmonic and rhythmic support.
- This album arrived as Scott was moving away from the larger ensembles he had previously led.
Tony Scott was a leading baritone saxophonist in the cool jazz scene of the 1950s. In 1958, he was exploring new compositional and improvisational ideas outside the mainstream.
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