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Biography


A b o u t . . .

Bassist/composer Scott Thornton has performed extensively throughout North America, Western and Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, and Russia on double bass, electric bass, and tuba. He performs regularly around the New York City area in large and small venues, from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, to the Blue Note, Birdland, the former CBGB's, and Broadway. Scott has also done numerous recording engagements covering a wide range of styles including classical, jazz, world, blues, pop/rock, and musical theatre.

Scott's own performing groups include The Scott Thornton Jazz Trio, Jazzmango, and the Scott Thornton Groove Trio. The Jazz Trio offers repertoire including the American standards, Latin, Modern Jazz, and original material. The Groove Trio is similar to the Jazz Trio but with a "groovy" inspired sound of Scott on Fender bass, reminiscent of the 60's and 70's. These trios are often augmented by other musicians to create a large ensemble sound. Jazzmango features guitarist John LaBarbera and percussionist Yousif Sheronick, performing Brazilian and Mediterranean inspired music. In addition to his numerous jazz outlets, Scott is also a member of Ginetta's Vendetta, Orchestra of the Bronx, Riverside Orchestra, New Jersey Verismo Opera, Artemis Chamber Ensemble, SEM Ensemble, etc. - as well as Off-Broadway Musicals: Vaudeville Man, Wanda's World, Mud Donahue & Son, and frequent subbing on the Broadway musical Chicago (tuba and bass).- - - - -

H i s t o r y . . .

Scott was born and raised in Dickinson, North Dakota and is the youngest of six sibling musicians. Growing up in such a musical family was both the ignition and fuel for Scott's musical journey. He is forever grateful and indebted to each member of his family as mentors and role models. This musical family sprouted from the inspiration and instruction of their father, who was the high school band director, and their mother's persistence and dedication to their education. All of the Thorntons are still professionally involved in music performance and music education. Scott studied Horn Performance at the University of Iowa, earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Minnesota, and completed his Masters degree in Conducting from the University of Connecticut. Scott's free time is spent moonlighting as a head tennis pro at Central Park Tennis Center in Manhattan.