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Scott Kinsey
In addition to his work with Tribal Tech (feat. Scott Henderson and Gary Willis), Scott has performed and recorded with many of todays music greats such as James Moody, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Philip Bailey, Anne Sofie Von Otter, Bill Evans, Robben Ford, Gary Willis, WDR Big Band, Serj Tankian (System of a Down), David Holmes & The Free Association, Joe Zawinul, Danny Carey (TOOL), Norrbotten Big Band, Tim Hagans, Bob Belden, Nicholas Payton & Sonic Trance, Matt Garrison and many others.
Kinsey has also lent his record production skills to Philip Bailey (“Soul On Jazz”), Joe Zawinul (“Faces and Places”), Tim Hagans (Imagination Animation and ReAnimation - Both Grammy nominated!) Tribal Tech (Reality Check,Thick,Rocket Science), Scott Henderson (Dog Party, Tore Down House) Gary Willis (Bent) and James Moody (“Homage”).
Making the hip even hipper, you can also hear Scott’s keyboards backing up the biggest movie stars of today in the soundtracks to the films “Ocean’s Eleven”, “Code 46”, “Stander”, “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind”, “Brown Sugar”, “Analyze That!” and 2005’s hugely successful “Ocean’s Twelve”. Upcoming soundtracks include Bob Odenkirk's "You are going to Prison" and Steven Soderbergh's "The Good German".
Scott, as a true jazz synthesist, has always utilized the newest technology and is always striving to reach the improvisational potential of the synthesizer.
Scott will release his solo CD, “Kinesthetics”, in the Spring of 2006. The CD features Steve Tavaglione, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, Cyril Atef, Michael Landau, Scott Henderson, Vinnie Colaiuta, Alex Acuña, Abraham Laboriel Sr. and many others.
The Critics on Kinsey: “Kinsey doesn’t just blow incredible solos or lay down perfect voicings; with the sounds he dials in, every note is a three dimensional adventure.” - Ernie Rideout, Keyboard Magazine, January ‘99.
“Tribal Tech's secret weapon remains keyboardist Kinsey, who not only adds harmonic meat with his richly provocative choral voicings, hip comping and counterpoint melodies but also stands as one of the most creative and unpredictable synth soloists around. He is always looking to push the envelope.” - Bill Milkowski ‘2000 “
..."Kinsey, perhaps in compensation for his inhuman chops quotient, has now established himself as an innovator for incorporating the human element, in the form of sampled vocals�"pitched, unpitched, sung, spoken or screamed�"into his custom-programmed sonic voice.” - Phil DiPietro, All About Jazz.com, 2004
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Scott Kinsey / Mer Sal: Time Out Of Mind
by Mike Jacobs
This take on the Steely Dan classic may seem pretty straightforward at first but get about a minute and a half in and things get taken to new heights. Both Mer Sal's vocal work and Scott Kinsey's instrumental / recompositional / production prowess display talents of the first order. ...
read moreJeff Richman: XYZ
by Jim Worsley
XYZ could perhaps reference any number of things. Sparing us that rabbit hole, in this case it references boundaries pushed to their fullest extent with some exceptional new music from fusion guitarist Jeff Richman. Richman's previous release, Sizzle (Nefer Records 2017) was/is a record that lives up to its name. There is something to be said about not putting out a record every eighteen months, twenty-four months, or any other calendar-driven period. It would seem that Richman threw away the ...
read moreMarilyn Scott: The Landscape
by Jim Worsley
Some artists feel obligated to put out a new record every one-point-three years, or whatever their factory warranty calls for (mileage may vary). Others are more interested in quality than quantity. On her first record since Standard Blue (Prana, 2017), jazz vocalist Marilyn Scott has something to say about The Landscape. More than the title track, Scott's concerns with our landscape is the scope and focus of seven original compositions, all co-written with pianists Russ Ferrante or Scott Kinsey. Scott ...
read moreARC Trio and the John Daversa Big Band: ARCeology: The Music of MSM Schmidt
by Jim Worsley
What would happen if fusion, already a hybrid of musical genres, was compounded with the sound of big-band? Further, that both genres were stretched well outside the box? An ensemble of bright musical minds came together on just such a project. The results could have been the disastrous soup of too many cooks in the kitchen or, perhaps, something special and creative. Fortunately, they served up an entree which is very much the latter. It starts with quality ...
read moreMike Miller: Trust
by Jim Worsley
This record is more than a breath of fresh air. It is more like when you open the front door and that momentary rush of crisp wind blows in. Trust embraces that sensation and creates a limitless screen door of opportunity. Ten original and melodious compositions by Mike Miller seamlessly flow, and both sustain and cherish the feel of the moment for the duration. The magnitude of this project propelled Miller to assemble an elite group of musicians. ...
read moreRandal Clark: Imaginary World
by Jim Worsley
Randal Clark's Imaginary World stretches beyond the conscious boundaries and illuminates the dark corners. It's clear from the onset that it is steeped in jazz tradition with a giant foothold on both rhythmic and melodic foundations. Clark establishes himself early and never lets go. Too often a buoyant blast off can ultimately fade away into the abyss of both the imaginary and conscious recesses of the mind or a once steaming groove can melt into the wallpaper. Even the most ...
read moreNew releases and a feature on Scott Kinsey
by Len Davis
In this episode we feature new releases from Robin & The Woods, Cameron Graves and Australian jazz funk band Pickpocket, plus a feature on Scott Kinsey. Playlist Robin & The Woods Dying stars Suicide Club" from Moonfall (Bramar) 00:00 Cameron Graves Sacred Spheres" from Seven (Mack Avenue) 16:50 Pickpocket Refraction" from Refraction (Self Produced) 33:52 Sixun La Plage" from Nouvelle Vague (Dreyfus Jazz) 42:16 Joe Zawinul Tower Of Silence" from Faces And Places (ESC) 46:24 Weather Report Predator" ...
read moreGuitarist Jimmy Herring to Embark on First Solo Tour with Greg Osby, Oteil Burbridge, Scott Kinsey and Jeff Sipe
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Abstract Logix
For the first time ever, legendary guitarist Jimmy Herring is hitting the road under his own name, with a hand-picked ensemble of all-star musicians in support. Pioneering a daring hybrid which crosses rock energy with the sophistication and improvisational fire of jazz, Herring’s dynamic, exploratory guitar playing has been a key component of such renowned groups as the Aquarium Rescue Unit, Jazz is Dead, Project Z, and, most recently, Widespread Panic – with whom Herring plays lead guitar to this ...
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Keyboard Wizard Scott Kinsey Interviewed at AAJ
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All About Jazz
It has taken fifteen years, but keyboardist Scott Kinsey's eagerly awaited debut recording as leader, Kinesthetics (Abstract Logix, 2006) is out and receiving rave reviews.
Kinsey made his name in Tribal Tech, one of the most important bands in the electro/jazz-fusion scene of the last twenty-five years. Joining Tribal Tech straight out of Berklee, Kinsey remained until the dissolution of the band, a decade and a handful of critically acclaimed albums later.
AAJ contributor Ian Patterson spoke with Kinsey recently ...
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Scott Kinsey's Kinesthetics makes it to #3 in Critcs Picks
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All About Jazz
Acclaimed Jazz Critic Phil DiPietro has selected Keyboardist Scott Kinsey's Debut release Kinesthetics (Label: Abstract Logix) as his number 3 pick of the year. More details at Jazz House
Tribal Tech's keyboardist Scott Kinsey finally steps out as a leader in his own right on Kinesthetics, his long-overdue solo debut. Joining him on this outstanding effort are Tribal Tech drummer Kirk Covington, saxophonist and EWI specialist Steve Tavaglione, bassist and former Berklee College of Music classmate Paul Shihadeh, bassist Jimmy ...
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Three Free MP3s from Abstract Logix: Scott Kinsey, Alex Machacek & Terry Bozzio, and Project Z
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All About Jazz
Tribal Tech's Multi-Keyboardist Scott Kinsey's Kinesthetics Hits Record Stores
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All About Jazz
Tribal Tech's keyboardist Scott Kinsey finally steps out as a leader in his own right on Kinesthetics, his long-overdue solo debut. Joining him on this outstanding effort are Tribal Tech drummer Kirk Covington, saxophonist and EWI specialist Steve Tavaglione, bassist and former Berklee College of Music classmate Paul Shihadeh, bassist Jimmy Earl, percussionists Brad Dutz and Cyril Atef. Special guests on this audacious, wildly creative outing include Scott's other Tribal Tech mates -- bassist Gary Willis and guitarist Scott Henderson ...
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Tribal Tech Keyboardist Scott Kinsey releases all-star debut album
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All About Jazz
Abstract Logix is excited to sign keyboardist Scott Kinsey to its record label. An important musical force in contemporary times, Scott has been a vital force with Tribal Tech, Scott Henderson, Joe Zawinul, Bob Belden, Nicholas Payton, and have also appeared on soundtracks to such films as Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, Code 46, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Brown Sugar, Smokin' Aces and Analyze That!
Kinesthetics has been one of the most requested releases this year and showcases the tremendous ...
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Immediate Left at the Baked Potato (featuring Tim Hagans and Scott Kinsey)
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All About Jazz
Scott Kinsey Quartet at the Baked Potato Tuesday December 13 2005
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All About Jazz
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XYZ
From: XYZBy Scott Kinsey
Unzip
From: The LandscapeBy Scott Kinsey
Red and Gold
From: ARCeology: The Music of MSM...By Scott Kinsey
Colvin
From: TrustBy Scott Kinsey
Tiny Circles
From: AdjustmentsBy Scott Kinsey
Gary
From: The Missing SongBy Scott Kinsey
Blue Roses
From: Variations Of RelevanceBy Scott Kinsey
West Orange (feat. Steve Tavaglione)
From: ARC TrioBy Scott Kinsey