As a conductor of orchestras, choirs, and jazz ensembles he is renowned for his keen ear, rhythmic strength, attention to detail, broad knowledge and wide experience. A specialist in modern music, his musical vocabulary genuinely embraces classical, jazz, and world music and he is often called upon to direct programmes combining music of many styles or performers from different genres. His musical strength and depth also allows him to brings his insight and inspiration to the standard orchestral and choral repertoire.

He is director of OPUS 20, Britain’s only string ensemble specializing in contemporary music, Eclectic Voices, London’s multi stylistic chamber choir, and the London Jazz Orchestra. He works regularly with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, where he directs their groundbreaking Renga ensemble and conducts the LPO’s Hit Squad touring group and Future First ensemble for young professional players. He currently is music director of two unique Kurt Weill productions for Opera de Lyon in France and has conducted orchestras throughout the UK and Europe.

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As a jazz trombonist and singer Scott has performed with Billy Cobham, David Liebman, Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Brecker, Kenny Wheeler, Cennet Jönsson, Gloria Estefan, Liza Minnelli and many others.

He has recorded with Billy Cobham, Cennet Jönsson, L.D. Frazier, and others. His two latest recordings, Stroman-Jönsson Project I and Jazz Mass will be released in early 2007 on 33 Records.

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As a composer Scott has written many works for orchestra, choir, band, and ensembles in both classical and jazz genres. producing several suites for the London Jazz Orchestra, Stroman-Jönsson Project and Eclectic Voices. His work also includes numerous songs and pieces written for youth, amateur and school ensembles as well as music for children.

His newest piece, Little Mass, will be premiered by Eclectic Voices and the Sweelinck Ensemble at St. James’, Piccadilly, London on Friday 17 November. Click here for details.

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As an educator, he has been a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London since 1983 and since 1984 Head of their jazz program, renowned as one of the best in Europe. He has led hundreds of courses and workshops in improvisation, performance, singing, world music, and conducting throughout the UK and Europe for education authorities, schools, colleges, universities, Arts Councils, choirs, and orchestras. He is equally able to work with professionals, amateurs, students, and children.

He often combines his roles as conductor, performer, presenter and educator to create unique programmes, crossing boundaries between styles and cultures and between performance, composition, improvisation, education, and entertainment.

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