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Vocalist Scot Albertson – born and raised in Norwalk, CT.
Music has been a constant in his life since early childhood. A choir member of the Little Singers of Norwalk (based in St. Mary's Church), Scot traveled, sang and competed internationally with the Choir for six years. Alternate paths were explored after graduating college, Scot served as a Police Officer for the City Of Norwalk, CT for six years segueing to a position as a United States Border Patrol Agent in Arizona for a year. Withdrawing from Law Enforcement, Scot returned to Connecticut to start a very successful small business which sustained for nineteen years.
In the year 2000, with no specific direction other than personal enjoyment, vocal lessons were undertaken with Vocal Coach Richard Lissemore in New York City. After four and one half years of intensive study, Scot's Debut CD (Got A Date With Fate) was recorded with world renowned Bassist Mark Egan, Drummer Danny Gottlieb and Producer, Composer and Pianist Jon Werking. The Debut CD was publicly released on June 17, 2005 at Danny's Skylight Cabaret Room in New York City at Scot's Debut as a career performer. Since that step of Fate, Scot and the Band have performed in NYC at Danny's Skylight Cabaret Room (multiple appearances—performing the very last show at Danny's after twenty one years in existence on December 30, 2006), the Iridium Jazz Club, the Metropolitan Room, completed on August 12, 2010 a three year frequented appearance run at the Laurie Beechman Dinner Theatre, the Baha'i Center – John Birks Gillespie Auditorium, Barnes & Noble - Lincoln Center Triangle Store / Broadway & West 66th St. (3rd & 4th CD Release Events), and Debut at The Kitano Jazz Supper Club on June 17, 2009 and Return Engagement December 30, 2009 (both dates Sold Out Events). Scot and Jerry Scott performed a nine month run of Every Sunday Brunch Events at La Mediterranee French Bistro in New York City in 2009.
Scot's NEW 5th CD "Vibination" was very successfully Released @ Barnes & Noble in NYC on June 14, 2010 and @ The Kitano in NYC on June 17, 2010. Scot Albertson Quintet featuring Vibraphonist Arthur Lipner performed their debut @ MIDDAY Jazz in Midtown at Saint Peter's Church (NYC) on July 28, 2010 to a large audience. Scot and Jazz Pianist / Composer Dr. Joe Utterback performed together as a Piano / Vocal Duo at The Kitano on Friday September 3rd and Saturday September 4th, 2010 (2 Sets each night). The Scot Albertson Quintet opened the Day's Event in Norwalk, CT on Sunday September 19th for the Live Green CT Outdoor Festival (Congratulations to Scot Weicker and Daphne Dixon for a successful Debut Event and weekend). Scot Albertson Quartet (Daryl Kojak, Cameron Brown and Arthur Lipner) performed a DEBUT Concert promulgating a new concert series at Blueberry Music And Art House in Greenwich, CT on September 23rd (Thank You to the Owner of Blueberry Ching – I Lee for her support and faith). Scot & Daryl performed the 2nd Concert in Blueberry Art House / Gallery on October 23rd (Vocal / Piano Evening). Scot & Dr. Joe performed 2 Sets in their debut @ Tomi Jazz in NYC on November 3rd as a Vocal / Piano Duo (Thank You to Mayu Saeki, Tony Middleton, Helen Klass & Sandy Jordan for sitting-in & lending their voices & artistic gifts to make the night extraordinary).
Scot & Dr. Joe performed the 3rd Concert in 2010 at Blueberry Art House on November 20th (Scot's Birthday night – tremendous Evening & Concert!). Thank You to Jerry Laird, Lynn Dimenna, Peggi de la Cruz, Mary Burke Kramer, & Bea Roman for lending their voices in singing & for Dr. Joe in his gifts to make this a memorable Birthday & Concert for all.
MORE 2010 Birthday Gifts: DJ, Musician & CD Reviewer Gary Alexander showcased Scot's Birthday & music on Gary's weekly Radio Show (Every Monday & Friday – 6:00p.m. thru 8:30p.m. NY Local time) on www.KLOI.org
Lopez Island, Washington – 2 Shows – on November 19th & November 22nd
(Thank You Gary!).
Dec. 21st, Scot & Dr. Joe returned to Tomi Jazz for yuletide fun. Terrific turn-out & a lot of fun! Thank You for their support: Sharon Brand, Helen Klass, Cindy M., Jan W., Eva M., Daryl K., Diana, Cheryl, Eddie, Corky, Duke W., Lady Leah & Rob, John Frercks, Rosie Loar, Felicia Mae, Jerry L., & Ken & Mutsuki.
Dec. 30th, Scot & Band returned to The Kitano for Scot's 6th Annual Pre-New Year's Eve Celebration. Sold out the First Set once again & had a great audience for the Second Set. THANK YOU to one & all for joining us this night to make it such a festive & successful Event.
Jan. 15, 2011, Scot joined Jerry Scott @ Butler's Restaurant in NYC for Jerry's NEW Saturday Night Spotlight Showcase Series. Due to turn-out & support (S.R.O.), an absolutely memorable Evening!
Jan. 19th, Scot & Kyoko Oyobe performed together @ Tomi Jazz. A truly beautiful night of music! Thank You for their support: Kyoko O., Diana, Corky, Duke W., Phyllis C., Eva M., Paul Kaplan, Marlene Ver Plank, Barbara B., Sharon B., Mark & Jessica, Jerry L., Cheryl, Eddie, Gwen Calvier, Jonathan Long. & Ken & Mutsuki.
January 29th, Scot & Dr. Joe performed their first 2011 Concert in Blueberry Music & Art House. Vibraphonist / Composer Arthur Lipner was the Featured Guest Artist supporting & promoting his NEW CD "Brasilian Vibes". THANK YOU to Diana Kraus & Bea Roman for baking & supplying the Homemade Sweet Treats for the after Concert party / gathering. Their baking artistry put the "Icing on the Evening's Presentation".
Jan. 30th, 2011, 5:30p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Airplay Showcase of Scot's NEW 5th Vocal CD, VIBINATION
on Ron Forman's Weekly Radio Show on WKRB 90.3FM
February 7th, Scot & Dr. Joe returned to Tomi Jazz for their first 2011 performance / 2 Sets for a boisterous joyful Evening of Song charged by the collective support of those in attendance. THANK YOU / ARIGATO for that support: Paul K., Felicia Mae, Diana, Helen K., Sharon B., Jerry L., Cheryl, Eddie, Mitch Kahn, Jan W., Bobby Baby, Alan (playing his diverse collection of Harmonicas) & the Owners of Tomi Jazz (Ken & Mutsuki).
February 26th Concert @ Blueberry, Scot introduced / debuted the
"Guest Singers Showcase". THANK YOU to Dr. Joe & to all involved & who lent their voices & talents for a very fun & successful Concert / Event.
March 9th, April 4th & April 25th @ Tomi Jazz were tremendous gigs! THANK YOU to Dr. Joe, Ken & Mutsuki, Felicia Mae, Diana Kraus, Paul Kaplan, Jerry Laird, Jerry Osterberg, Katherine Sanden, Cheryl & Ed, Gary Crawford, Laurie Birmingham, Bobby Baby, Joe Gallagher, Sharon Brand, Dara, Judy Gallagher, Nick & Addie, Christopher & Ines, Cindy Miller, Jan Wallman, Helen Klass, Greta Herron & many others who attended & for all the support.
March 26th Concert @ Blueberry – Extraordinary Concert with Featured Guest Artist & Composer – Saxophonist & Flutist "Sweet" Sue Terry. "Sweet" Sue's two Sax Solo Selections were spellbinding!
April 30th Concert @ Blueberry - Guest Singers Showcase Concert was radiant! With Appreciation & Gratitude to: Dr. Joe, Ching – I & Eugene,
Pam Gillmor, Sandra Benee, Paul Kaplan, Greta Herron, Jerry Laird,
Miss Bea Roman & Guest Instrumentalist & Trombonist Marshall Rauh. Baking Gratitude – Diana Kraus, Bea Roman, Greta Herron & Jerry Laird. PHOTO "Thank You" – Mr. David Nutter.
May 16th @ Tomi Jazz with Dr. Joe was terrific as always – VERY FUN time had by all & a certainly engaging audience.
May 21st was a Featured Guest Instrumentalist Concert @ Blueberry Art Gallery. The Guest Artist was Flutist Mayu Saeki who was spectacular! Mayu moved the audience by playing two solo selections on Piano – a rarely heard or seen occasion. Thank You Mayu for our rendition of "Tenderly" & "Smile".
June 16th – back @ Tomi Jazz – a DEBUT EVENT in Tomi Jazz – the Scot Albertson Trio featuring Daryl Kojak & Arthur Lipner. Also, the Debut of Vibes as an instrument in Tomi Jazz – soon to be repeated – August 11th @ 9:00p.m.
June 26th return to Blueberry Art House with Dr. Joe – Guest Singers Showcase Concert – VERY FUN! Thank You to Barbara Suthergreen, Miss Bea Roman, Jerry Laird & Greta Herron for their singing & loving support.
December 8th – return to Tomi Jazz with the Scot Albertson Trio featuring Keith Ingham (Pianist) & Mayu Saeki (Flutist).
December 8th – return to Tomi Jazz with the Scot Albertson Trio featuring Keith Ingham (Pianist) & Mayu Saeki (Flutist).
December 14th – Guest Appearance – Annual Holiday Party for "The American Merchant Marine Veterans & Seniors" hosted by Jerry Osterberg at the St. Margaret's House, Fulton Street, Lower Manhattan.
December 20th – return to Tomi Jazz – Scot Albertson & Dr. Joe Holiday Duo Evening.
December 30, 2011 – return to The Kitano in NYC for "Scot Albertson's 7th Annual Pre New Year's Eve Event" presenting the Scot Albertson Trios – two distinct Trios in a 2 Set Evening – 8:00p.m. Set – Scot, Daryl Kojak & Arthur Lipner & 10:00p.m. Set – Scot, Dr. Joe & Mayu Saeki.
January 10, 2012 – First return performance to Tomi Jazz for 2012. Scot Albertson Trio featuring: Sedric Choukroun (Sax & Flute – www.sedric.net) & Ron Jackson (Guitar – www.ronjacksonmusic.com). A FANTASTIC Night of Music – THANK YOU to Sedric & Ron!
January 24, 2012 – Scot & Keith Ingham (Vocal / Piano Duo Evening) – was a beautiful Evening of music THANKS to Keith! Thank You as well to new friends Elly, Loretta & Anjolie and Setsuko.
Upcoming Events:
Sat. February 4, 2012 @ 9:00p.m. thru 12:00a.m.
Scot Albertson & Jerry Scott
Saturday Night Spotlight Vocal / Piano Duo at Parnell's, NYC
$25.00 Food & Drink Minimum – NO Cover
350 East 53rd St. & First Ave., NYC – 10022
212-753-1761 – www.parnellsny.com
Tues. February 7, 2012 @ 9:00p.m. thru 11:30p.m. - (2 Sets)
Scot Albertson Trio feat. Keith Ingham (Pianist)
& Carol Sudhalter (Sax & Flute) at Tomi Jazz, NYC
$10.00 Cover Charge / $10.00 Food & Drink Minimum
239 East 53rd Street, Lower Level(Between 2nd-3rd Avenue), NYC
646-497-1254 – www.TomiJazz.com
Tues. February 28, 2012 @ 9:00p.m. thru 11:30p.m. - (2 Sets)
Scot Albertson & David Pearl
Vocal / Piano Duo Evening at Tomi Jazz, NYC
$10.00 Cover Charge / $10.00 Food & Drink Minimum
239 East 53rd Street, Lower Level(Between 2nd-3rd Avenue), NYC
646-497-1254 – www.TomiJazz.com
Nov. 2010 Scuba Diving UPDATE:
Scot is a member of the Open Ocean / Shark Tank Dive Team @ the Norwalk Maritime Center / Aquarium. This is a NEW Pilot Program @ the Maritime Center / Aquarium promulgating in November to promote the realization to the public to mutual coexistence of Sharks and Human Beings (divers) in the water without fear or happenstance.
Norwalk Maritime Center / Aquarium - www.maritimeaquarium.org
Personnel on NEW 5th CD:
Daryl Kojak – Pianist / Music Director
Cameron Brown – Bass
Anthony Pinciotti – Drums
"Sweet" Sue Terry – Alto Sax, Flute & Clarinet
Dave Pietro – Alto & Tenor Saxes, Flute & Clarinet
Dave Samuels – Vibes
Arthur Lipner - Vibes
All Performances are self produced and self directed.
Scot is also an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer having traveled to many corners of the globe doing so.
Please visit the rest of www.scotalbertson.com for upcoming Performance Dates, YouTube performance videos, CDs and a NEW Underwater Photography Gallery.
Contact: [protected email address] / (203)-840-1024.
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