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Scott Neumann, a Bartlesville Oklahoma native, began playing drums professionally at the age of thirteen. His first major work was with The Woody Herman Orchestra, which he joined in 1988. Since moving to New York City, Scott has established himself as one of New York’s most creative and versatile drummers.

Scott currently leads and composes for his band Osage County. The band’s critically acclaimed members include David Berkman, Sam Newsome and Don Falzone. Osage County’s self titled debut CD is being released in the spring of 2006 on Chicken Coup Records (Summit). The band has been touring throughout the Northeast the past three years.

Scott's Jazz credits include touring with Anthony Cox, Makoto Ozone and Brother Jack McDuff. While in New York City, Scott has worked with Grady Tate, Chris Potter, Joshua Redman and Kenny Barron. "Downtown" musical associations include collaborations with Steven Bernstein and The Jazz Composers Collective (Ben Allison and Michael Blake). Large Ensemble performances include the Grammy nominated Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Maria Schneider Orchestra. Scott has played on over 25 albums and has recorded with artists including Kenny Werner, David Liebman, Eddie Gomez and Claudio Roditi.

Since 1998 Scott has been in the forefront of the emerging "Jam Band"/ "Roots" musical phenomenon. Scott joined the Vermont based Jazz Mandolin Project in 1998 for a year. Since 2000 Scott has been a member of banjo virtuoso's Tony Trischka's band. The band's latest recording "New Deal"(Rounder) further exemplifies Scott's ability to traverse a wide spectrum of musical terrain. Scott has collaborated with Tony to perform with Vassar Clements, Darol Anger and Mike Marshall.

Since 1999, Scott has also demonstrated his musical versatility with his work in Broadway musicals. Scott was the featured drummer in Swing! Other show credits include 42nd Street, Cabaret, and Avenue Q.

Scott can also be heard on the motion picture soundtracks of David Byrne's True Stories, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge and The Girl. Television credits include The Today Show, The View, The Cooking Show, A&E, Lifetime and Nickelodeon.

Scott is currently the director of drum set studies at Lehigh University. And, he teaches percussion and jazz ensembles at The Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn, New York. Scott has been an artist in residence at high schools, colleges and universities throughout the United States and Europe.

Scott's educational background includes a Bachelor of Music Education from North Texas State University, where he studied with Colin Bailey and Henry Okstel. In 1985 and 1986 Scott received a scholarship to attend the Jazz Workshop at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada.

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Spin Cycle: Spin Cycle III

Read "Spin Cycle III" reviewed by Mark Corroto


The quartet we know as Spin Cycle delivers III, the band's follow up to Assorted Colors (Sound Footing Records, 2018). Here, the compositional partners Scott Neumann and Tom Christensen exercise their omnivorous tastes on a broad --ranging spectrum of sound. Like their previous two albums, the pair employ guitarist Pete McCann and bassist Phil Palombi, two über sidemen to accomplish their insatiable need to explore multiple genres and eras. There is something here for everyone. The opening track ...

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Spin Cycle (Tom Christensen & Scott Neumann): Spin Cycle III

Read "Spin Cycle III" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan


Spin Cycle III, by the group Spin Cycle, co-led by drummer Scott Neumann and saxophonist Tom Christensen, opens in a high octane mode, via Neuman's sizzling drums, Pete McCann's stinging guitar and Phil Palombi's muscular, juiced-up bass laying down a precision foundation, with the crisp articulation of Christensen's tenor sax out front. The tune is “Churn," written by the saxophonist, and it has a fine focus of a hot fusion romp. “Drain The Swamp," another composition from Christensen, ...

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Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra: Smile

Read "Smile" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Having no idea what to expect from an ensemble labeled the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra, the game plan must be to advance with caution, as any orchestra with trumpeter Bill Warfield at the helm can't be all bad. After listening, it becomes clear that the game plan was sound and the premise accurate: Smile, the HKFO's second recording, isn't all bad. The question is: did Warfield and the orchestra have its own game plan? If snatching every ingredient within reach ...

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Scott Neumann Neu3 Trio: Blessed

Read "Blessed" reviewed by Vincenzo Roggero


Questo disco nasce dal desiderio del batterista Scott Neumann di incidere in trio con Michael Blake, sassofonista conosciuto nel lontano 1985 e successivamente incrociato in vari progetti. La storia musicale, la personalità e la mentalità aperta di Mark Helias sono gli elementi che hanno successivamente portato il leader a scegliere senza tentennamenti il contrabbassista. Nasce così il Neu3 Trio qui al debutto discografico per la Origin Records. Il clima della registrazione è rilassato, il suono caldo e ...

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Scott Neumann Neu3 Trio: Blessed

Read "Blessed" reviewed by Mark Corroto


As it is written, in the end we will all stand naked before our God. Be it Yahweh, Gitchi Manitou, Sam Walton or, in drummer Scott Neumann's case, Elvin Jones, there is no time better than right now to make preparations.His bags get packed to meet the his maker on Blessed. The denuded state can be referred to, in musical terms, as his stripped-down saxophone/bass/drums trio with saxophonist Michael Blake (who also plays melodica) and bassist Mark Helias. ...

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Spin Cycle, Co-Led By Drummer Scott Neumann & Saxophonist Tom Christensen, Releases Self-Titled Debut CD on May 6

Spin Cycle, Co-Led By Drummer Scott Neumann & Saxophonist Tom Christensen, Releases Self-Titled Debut CD on May 6

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

With its strong melodies, tight rhythms, intriguing textures, and sophisticated interplay, Spin Cycle has got everything covered. What makes the band special is how everything fits together—or, by intention, doesn’t. For listeners and band members alike, every tune is an adventure. Spin Cycle is the new quartet co-led by drummer Scott Neumann and tenor saxophonist Tom Christensen—and also featuring fellow veterans of the New York jazz scene Pete McCann on guitar and bassist Phil Palombi—whose self- titled debut CD will ...

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Gene Perla and Scott Neumann In Europe

Gene Perla and Scott Neumann In Europe

Source: All About Jazz

Gene Perla and Scott Neumann will be in Europe during the summer of 2006, and they would like to play with you.

Their available dates are from July 16 through August 10 for concert and club performances, recordings, clinics, workshops, private lessons, consultations and/or other musical, recording techniques and music business collaborations.

This rhythm section has been playing together in various ensembles for over three years in many styles of music. They are experienced educators, and currently hold positions at ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Spin Cycle III

Spin Cycle Music
2022

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True Stories

Mark Wade Music
2022

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Smile

Planet Arts Records
2020

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Blessed

Origin Records
2014

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Blessed

Origin Records
2013

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If You Only Knew

Self Produced
2010

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Smile

From: Smile
By Scott Neumann

Mud

From: Osage County
By Scott Neumann

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