Johnny Scott (jazz musician)

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John "Johnny" Kerningham Sidney Scott (ca. 1938 – April 20, 2010) was an American jazz vocalist and tenor saxophonist.

Early life

Scott was born in Buffalo, New York, and began his musical studies at the age of 15.

Career

After enlisting in the United States Army, he joined a band that entertained American troops in Europe. Subsequent to his discharge from the Army in the early-1960s, Scott moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he performed in a wide spectrum of settings for over 47 years. Scott explored a variety of other genres over the course of his career, including pop music, R&B, and blues.

Personal life

Scott died of cancer in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada, on April 20, 2010. He was 72 years old.

Discography

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