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hances are, if you're one of those jazz aficionados who likes to imagine
playing the tenor sax, you're dreaming that you sound like
Scott Hamilton.
When Scott left his hometown of
Providence, Rhode Island, and arrived in
the jazz mecca of
New York in 1976, he came fully armed with a classic
30's-40's tenor sound that belied his youth
[born September 12, 1954] and bespoke his
childhood [self-taught by listening to his father's
record collection]. His "throwback" style caught attention and
generated controversy, years before the revivalism of
Wynton Marsalis
and other
Young Lions also caught attention and
generated controversy.
Since then, as Scott has matured he has gained ever greater command and
sense of self within his instrument. His soloing has become even more
personalized and assured, and his tone has richened into what is probably
The Perfect Mainstream Tenor Sound: the man is a joy and
a wonder to hear!
So this page is a humble but heartfelt tribute to the mighty Scott.
Long may you swing, dude! 
Discography (7 pgs!)
Have a listen
Other Scott links
Updated April 1, 1998
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