album · August 8, 1956

The Touch of Tony Scott

RCA VictorSee this day
jazzcool jazz

This 1956 collection captures Tony Scott and His Orchestra in a transitional period, showcasing a blend of his established cool jazz sound with burgeoning experimental inclinations. The album serves as a bridge between his earlier work and the more adventurous path his career would soon take.

Tony Scott was a jazz clarinetist and bandleader from New York City, known for his work in the bebop and cool jazz idioms. In 1956, he was exploring more avant-garde and international sounds, a direction this release would hint at.

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