Robert Scott is an award-winning master pianist and music educator with over eighteen 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.
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.
Robert was nominated for the 2008 Louis Applebaum Award, presented by the Ontario Arts Council once every three years. The award is for excellence in the field of jazz composition, and is adjudicated by an anonymous panel of esteemed musicians. Only 12 nominees are chosen out of the entire province of Ontario, once every three years.
From 2001-2004 Robert worked full-time as Michael Buble's pianist, performing across Canada and the U.S. Last fall Michael flew Robert out to Vancouver to develop one of Robert’s own original songs. Their resulting collaboration - "Hollywood" – has since been recorded by Michael, with backing from the Grammy-Award-winning Dap Kings and legendary super-producer Bob Rock at the mixing board.
The song is being released worldwide this October on Michael’s new CD. (In addition to having written the words and music, Robert is playing the piano and singing back-up vocals on the track.)
Robert's discography is nothing short of eclectic. The following is a sample of his work, with all titles available directly from the artist. Selections are ready for your listening pleasure at the links below.
Please contact Robert at: robplayspiano@hotmail.com
Artwork is from Robert's latest CD, "Pianoptic": portrait by Denise LeFrance
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- Hamilton Canada · Sep 06 2009
- Toronto Canada · Jul 18 2009
- Midland Canada · Jun 20 2009
- Alexandria Bay, NY U.S.A. · May 23 2009
- Victoria, B.C. Canada · Apr 17 2009
- Toronto, Ontario Canada · Nov 30 2008
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