BIO
Pittsburgh Miami Ft. Lauderdale Chicago
Scott Earl Holman's recordings 'Don't Wake the kids' (1997,2007) and 'Faith And
Works' (2009) are being played in over 20 countries around the world.
While at the Chicago Blue Note Scott's trio opened for
Maynard Ferguson
Maria Muldaur
Leon Russel
G.E Smith ( 'saturday night live 'bandleader)
and many others
In Chicago Scott has performed with his trio at all the major venues including the Jazz Showcase , Andy's , Pete Miller's , Pop's For Champagne and was the founding father of the jazz programs at the
Chambers,
Chicago Blue Note (Beale St. Blues Cafe),
Frankie's Blue Room,
Tony's Paisons,
Delaney & Murphy's,
Regina's and others.
Originally from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, moved to the Miami , Florida to
attend the University of Miami as a studio music and jazz major on piano. At the
same time he began to perform professionally on Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale on
guitar and vocals. Later, he would go on to lead his own bands on piano , performing
most of the major venues in the South Florida area.
During this period...
(1972-1990)
...... studied with Wally Cirillo, ( who recorded with Charles Mingus and studied
under John Cage)
......he wrote music weekly for the children's show "Arthur and Company" ...... was
the house trio in "Hemmingways" (which boasted acts like Buddy Rich, Earl Fatha
Hines , Lionel Hampton, Freddie Cole and many others) ....... recorded two albums
under his own label BEKA Records , 'Through Kathleen's Eyes' and 'Language of the
Heart'
...... had the house band in the Doral Hotel on Miami Beach for two years ...... was
a regular at the Jockey Club, Cricket Club, Grove Isle, Kings Bay Yacht Club,
Turnberry Yacht Club, Fischer Island, Hamptons, Riverside Hotel (Las Olas blvd.),
including a two year engagement in 'Ensign Bitter's' in Coconut Grove.
......was the opening act for the Miami Hyatt Regency Convention Center with an
extended contract, and played virtually every club in the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale
area.
Scott moved to Chicago in 1990 and was featured live in several
performances with Richie Cole on Larry Smith's WBEZ Jazz Party(91.5 fm), followed by
performances with Richie on South Beach at the celebrated Van Dyke and Ft.
Lauderdale's 'O'Hara's' on Los Olas blvd.
He then went on to run many successful jazz programs in various chicago clubs,
celebrating the art with musicians, that include legends like Ira Sullivan, Von
Freeman, Lin Halliday, Eric Alexander, Paul Wertico and many others.
discography:
1985 'Through Kathleen's Eyes' (beka records)
1987 'Language of the Heart' (beka records)
1994,2007)'Don't Wake The Kids' (southport records 1994,crumblehead records 2007)
2007 'Live At Delaney and Murphy's' (crumblehead records)
2009 'Faith And Works' (crumblehead records)
REVIEWS OF LIVE PERFORMANCESE CHICAGO TRIBUNEGARDING LIVE PERFORMANCES..... Friday 23, 1994 Howard Reich , "With a house rythm section comprising drummer Rusty Jones, bassist Brian Sandstrom, and pianist Scott Earl Holman, its not difficult to understand why listeners have been turning out. Each is a first rate player in his own right: together , they swing effortlessly, accompanying a different guest each week." Jan.7, 1994 Howard Reich wrote "..no doubt inspired by Holmans' deeply melodic pianism, Jones' genteel brushwork, and Sandstroms'penchant for unexpected chord changes." Friday July 15, 1994 Howard Reich wrote "With Scott Earl Holman improvising rhapsodically on the piano, Rusty Jones inventing fascinating counter rythms on the drums and Nick Tountas providing a warm yet firm foundation on bass this quartet acquitted itself handsomely." Friday July 8, 1994 fellow Tribune critic Dennis Polkow wrote ( "...house trio of veteran Chicago talent that would be the envy of any jazz club in the country. ....Holman's solid piano techinique served as the glue that masterfully held the various elements together. The trio opened the evening with an impressive set of it's own that gave a more prominent role to Holman, who was spotlighted in a latin romp rendition of Chick Corea's "Steps" and an exquisitely rendered version of "Emily",a la Bill Evans." Listen or Buy CDsClick Here