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Location: Toronto Canada
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Robert Scott
Robert Scott is an award-winning master pianist and music educator with over fifteen years of professional performing, composing, and teaching experience. Robert has composed for film and television both here and in the United States. His credits include music for CITY TV, CTV, CBC radio, and the N.A.S.A. space agency He has recorded and toured with such noted entertainers as Bill Cosby, guitar icon Jeff Healey, international singing star Michael Buble, and many more. Robert was also the co-host and musical director for Comedy Central's "Chez Carla" - a nationally-televised weekly variety show that aired 2001-2002.
Robert was trained on scholarship at the prestigious Berklee School of Music, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music. He also holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto, where he was awarded Music Education Innovator of the Year. Robert is an inspiring teacher with experience instructing all ages and backgrounds. His highly personal and passionate style has garnered praise and respect from all corners of the industry. Recently CBC Radio chose Robert's "Pianoptic" album as one of it's 'Fresh Air' Best of 2007.
From 2001-2004 Robert worked full-time as Michael Buble's pianist, performing across Canada and the U.S. together. This past November Robert spent time in Vancouver with Michael writing together. The resulting collaboration - (the "Hollywood" song) - Michael plans to record this year.
Robert's discography is nothing short of ecclectic. The following is a sample of his work, with all titles avaliable directly from the artist. Selections are ready for your listening pleasure at the links below.
Please contact Robert at: canadacanada1234@hotmail.com
Artwork is from Robert's latest CD, "Pianoptic": portrait by Denise LeFrance
Music
- Blackbird (Beatles) - solo piano
- Summertime (Gershwin) - solo piano
- Efflorescence (Orignal music) - solo pno
- Body and Soul - Live on CBC with Jeff Healey
- God Only Knows (Brian Wilson) - solo pno
- Wintersong (Original music) - solo piano
- Besame Mucho (trad) - solo piano
- Windin' Ball Blues (Jelly Roll Morton) - solo piano
- Cigarette (1999 Demo) - CHORUS ONLY
- Cigarette (1999 Demo) - Full Song
Shows
- Toronto Canada · Apr 13 2008
- Toronto Canada · Mar 29 2008
- Toronto ON Canada · Feb 25 2008
- Toronto Canada · Nov 14 2007
- Penticton, B.C. Canada · Sep 07 2007
- Victoria, B.C. Canada · Mar 29 2007
- Gravenhurst Canada · Mar 24 2007
- Kitchener Canada · Mar 18 2007