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William Scott
12+ albums
Smooth Jazzrnbquiet stormindie soulunder 2000 listeners
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SmoothJazz.com Founder and President Sandy Shore said, “When I first heard “Twelve O Five,” I immediately thought of how amazing it would sound with a fresh makeover from funky bass man Brian Bromberg... so I asked Brian if he'd be into it and he said that he loved the track... then I asked William, if he was open to it and he said yes... so after a few weeks of studio Mojo, some hot L.A. sidemen and we have a killer new version! This tune is perfect for stations that lean towards urban and soulful... as well as for Smooth Jazz radio that plays Jeffrey Osborne, George Benson and Luther Vandross.” Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, it became apparent at an early age that William was extraordinary. By the age of eight, he was already performing in his parent’s Gospel group – Voices of Faith. After graduating High School, William went into the Military where he served for six years including two overseas tours. William’s final tour was served in Berlin, Germany where he enjoyed a very successful musical career getting a ton of work as a studio musician in addition to forming his own band. However, after he was told he sounded “too American,” he decided it was time to come home. William continued his incredible musical journey placing second in a national song writing contest (1987) for “Count 2 3” and then won Musician’s Magazine Best Unsigned Artist in the R&B category (1989) for “Tell Me If U Like It Later.” He has recorded with such artists as Joss Stone providing back
