Scott, Rhoda
Lady All Stars
Rhoda Scott is at ease in any context: classical music, jazz, gospels and blues. Gifted with an exceptional memory, she can play hundreds of themes from standards, but capable of composing a large part of her repertory. In October 1969, she wed Raoul Saint-Yves who continued to be the producer of her numerous recordings, usually associated with a particular circumstance ("Live At The Olympia in 1971, "In New York With Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra" in 1975, "With Kenny Clarke" in 1977, etc.) or a particular theme ("Ballades" in 1973, "Orgues de Noël" in 1977, "Negro Spirituals" in 1983, etc.) All published on the Barclay label. In 1978, Eddie Barclay presented Scott with a trophy attesting the sale of over 500 000 albums sold. Scott is frequently sought after for her powerful Hammond sound. Among her many collaborations, one can mention "Organ Masters" with Emmanuel Bex, Thierry Eliez, Stfan Patry, and Benoît Sourisse, "Soul Sisters" with singer La Velle, "Rock My Boat "with David Linx and Andr Ceccarelli, or "Djangolized" with violinist Aurore Voilqu. On stage, she has been seen with Ella Fitzgerald, George Benson, and Ray Charles.