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Scott Chasolen
12+ albums
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Scott Chasolen is an American pianist, songwriter, vocalist, and music producer based in New York City. He is, or has been, a member of ulu and of Joe Gallant & Illuminati. “A fantastic pianist with a great voice, Chasolen writes beautiful songs that marry candid lyrics and bold compositions, paying homage to such luminaries as Ben Folds and Carole King while expressing his own distinct sound.” - Jezebel Music "Keyboardist Scott Chasolen is a standout who commands an impressive repertoire of evocative synth voices, in addition to having the ability to get funky on Rhodes, organ, and clavinet." -Jazztimes magazine “The talented Scott Chasolen delivers piano-driven jazz-tinged pop. –Starpolish A native of northern NJ, Chasolen began playing the piano by ear at twelve years old. By the time he was sixteen he was already performing in clubs in New York City and studying jazz. With a passion for improvising and composition, he later attended and graduated from New School University in Manhattan while maintaining a hectic lifestyle of creating, touring and recording with the successful instrumental group ulu. For nearly a decade he traveled the countryside from coast to coast and every point in-between, clearly marking his own place within the jam circuit, not to mention developing a stage presence that can reach the nosebleed seats in any stadium! The use of vintage keyboards such as the Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, Hohner clavinet and Moog synthesizer have helped to s
