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Born in 1954, Scott Henderson is a highly regarded virtuoso who emerged in the 1980s with his legendary band Tribal Tech, and has since become one of the top guitarists/ composers in jazz fusion. Scott grew up in South Florida where he played blues-rock and funk, and was influenced by Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore, and his favorite blues guitarist Albert King.
Even though Henderson began his career as a blues-rock player, it was the influence of jazz that led him to the style of playing and composing that he's now famous for. Besides being a world class player and premier composer, Scott's trademark is his beautiful tone and striking ability to blend jazz with blues, rock and funk, creating a soulful and unique voice on the guitar.
Scott studied arranging and composition at Florida Atlantic University, then moved to Los Angeles in 1980. He toured and recorded with Chick Corea's Elektric Band, violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, and was pleased to get the opportunity to work for four years with one of his favorite musicians, Weather Report's Joe Zawinul. He recorded two albums with the Zawinul Syndicate, "The Immigrants" and "Black Water". Henderson recorded ten critically acclaimed albums with Tribal Tech, including the most recent recording "Tribal Tech X" released in March 2012.
In 2019, he won both Best Guitarist and best Electric/Jazz-Rock/Contemporary Group/Artist in Jazz Times Reader's Poll. In 1991, Scott was named by Guitar World as the #1 Jazz Guitarist, and in January 1992, he was named #1 Jazz Guitarist in Guitar Player's Annual Reader's Poll. His first solo blues album "Dog Party", a welcome retreat to his musical roots, won best blues album of 1994 in Guitar Player Magazine. His next solo albums "Tore Down House" and "Well to the Bone" paired Henderson with legendary vocalist Thelma Houston. "Vibe Station", released in 2015, was listed by many music critics as one of the top 10 instrumental albums of the year. Henderson's latest and most accomplished work as a leader, "People Mover", featuring Romain Labaye on bass and Archibald Ligonniere on drums, was voted best fusion album of 2019 by Jazz Times magazine. The trio has toured extensively throughout the world in over 70 countries, playing music from the solo albums as well as some of Henderson's music recorded by Tribal Tech.
Scott has also released two albums with "Vital Tech Tones", a trio collaboration with bassist Victor Wooten and former Journey drummer Steve Smith. In 2009 he began touring worldwide with the HBC Trio, featuring bassist Jeff Berlin and drummer Dennis Chambers. Their first record "HBC" was released in October 2012.
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New music from Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Cocolite and Work Projekt
by Len Davis
New music from guitarist Scott Henderson, from Karnevel, from Italy Lorenzo Ceci with Mohini Dey, French band Cocolite, and a new single from Frank Gambale. Hungarian band Work Projekt, and German guitarist Rafael Trujillo. More from bassist Mark Egan from Cross Currents and Tom Kennedy with New Start. Chick Corea Elektrik Band from The Future Is Now and John McLaughlin from Boston Record. Playlist Scott Henderson “Sky Coaster" from Karnevel (Mango Prom) Time Marker Lorenzo Ceci-Mohini Dey “Wave ...
read moreScott Henderson: People Mover
by Glenn Astarita
Scott Henderson looms as one of the reigning guitar heroes since the mid-1980s, beginning with the powerhouse jazz fusion band Tribal Tech—an outfit that helped bring this genre back to life after it waned in the late 1970s and early 1980s. And other than his lengthy and impressive solo career, he's performed with the Zawinul Syndicate, Chick Corea's Elektric Band, violinist Jean Luc-Ponty and a host of others, besides his ongoing educational work. The guitarist's personalized sound and ...
read moreScott Henderson: Vibe Station
by Glenn Astarita
Guitarist Scott Henderson is one of a select few artists who raised jazz fusion from the embers in the 80s, namely with the band, Tribal Tech. Indeed, this unit proffered a much needed uplift via a far-reaching perspective and armed with a torrential improvisational credo on numerous fronts. Since then, the guitarist has performed with other high-flying units but as a solo artist, he often kicks out the jazz rock, fusion and blues rock jams within the power trio format. ...
read moreScott Henderson / Jeff Berlin / Dennis Chambers: HBC
by Glenn Astarita
Not simply a super-group, but more like a jazz-fusion superpower as this formidable trio melds classic fusion works amid a few originals on its debut release, although the artists have crossed paths over the years. Bios and resumes would transcend the limitations of a review or analysis. So, it's the in-your-face attitude, creative impetus, and the respective musicians' gargantuan chops that account for a passionate exposition. Guitarist Scott Henderson's enviable technique as a monumental blues-rock soloist shines on ...
read moreScott Henderson Trio: Bangkok, Thailand, March 18, 2011
by Ian Patterson
Scott Henderson TrioMello YelloBangkok, ThailandMarch 18, 2011 The Scott Henderson Trio crowned an impressive inaugural fortnight at Mello Yello, with an electrifying performance in front of a small but appreciative audience. With jazz clubs few and far between in Bangkok, the opening of Mello Yello at RCA, in the clubbing heartland of the city, is welcome news indeed. The intimate, informal venue offers two local bands per night from Monday to Saturday and in its ...
read moreScott Henderson: Welding Sounds
by Stefanee Freedman
Any jazz lover who believes the boundaries of musical genres can't melt together to influence the technical development of improve-based music needs to take a listen to guitarist, Scott Henderson. Henderson's early musical influences of rock and blues transcends through his hard-hitting jazz compositions.Henderson studied guitar in his native state at Florida Atlantic University. Soon after graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he quickly started getting gigs with notable performers like Chick Corea, violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, and ...
read moreScott Henderson: Live
by Jim Santella
Scott Henderson's double CD carries a lot of sizzle and a powerful sound, considering the band is just three people. His fiery electric guitar and the drummer's consistent back beat allow them to romp with passions unleashed. Henderson has a lot to say, and it all came out during these live sessions at a familiar Los Angeles nightspot.
The guitarist's original compositions make up most of the program. This allows him to dip and slide through an emotional ...
read moreGuitar Legend Scott Henderson To Release New Album 'Karnevel!,' Announces Forthcoming European Tour
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Scott Henderson will be releasing his highly anticipated new album Karnevel! on February 2, 2024! Scott’s previous album People Mover was voted best fusion album of 2019 by Jazz Times magazine, and he won both Best Guitarist and Best Electric/Jazz-Rock/Contemporary Group in JazzTimes Readers Poll. Karnevel! features a diverse set of beautiful compositions, and demonstrates Scott's striking ability to combine elements of jazz, rock, funk and blues in an authentic, seamless and musical way. After 35 years as a bandleader, ...
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Guitar Virtuoso Scott Henderson To Release Instrumental Album For Guitar Trio People Mover On July 1, 2019
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Guitar virtuoso Scott Henderson has finished his new album People Mover, the most ambitious project of his career! The highly anticipated instrumental album for guitar trio will be released on July 1, 2019. Says Scott, “The music has a lot of interplay due to a busy touring schedule with bassist Romain Labaye and drummer Archibald Ligonniere. I'd say this album is a bit more harmonic than 'Vibe Station,' and the rhythm section plays a bigger role in the music. The ...
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Guitar Legend Scott Henderson Offers 10-Week Course Teaching Basic Steps To Improvisation And General Organization On The Guitar
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Legendary guitarist Scott Henderson will take you through the basic steps to improvisation and general organization on the guitar. Over 10 weeks, you’ll learn to use scales and their modes, chord tones, rhythmic ideas, motifs, and chord voicings, all with the focus on musicianship and artistry. Hi Friends, I’m happy to announce that I’m teaching an online class at Musicians Institute. Stig Mathisen, head of the guitar department, help me put this course together which we’re really proud of. This ...
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Guitarist Ramin Partovi To Release His Breakout Album Featuring Scott Henderson, Simon Phillips, Carl Verheyen, Jimmy Johnson, Mike Stern
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Aviator and Hollywood guitarist Ramin Partovi is about to release his breakout album 27 Faces Of A Broken Heart with a completely new concept. The album features an all-star line-up with Scott Henderson, Simon Phillips, Carl Verheyen, Jimmy Johnson, Mike Stern and several others. The double CD is a unique idea where several well known musicians demonstate peak performances on the same song structure and all align to portrait a united message. Ramin Partovi early on in his life gravitated ...
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Guitar Virtuoso Scott Henderson To Release Instrumental Album For Guitar Trio, Vibe Station, On May 1, 2015
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Los Angeles, CA – Guitar virtuoso Scott Henderson has finished his new album Vibe Station, the most ambitious project of his career! The highly anticipated instrumental album for guitar trio will be released on May 1, 2015. Says Scott, “I'm really excited about this record because our trio has been touring a lot and that energy came through on all the performances. The music is still blues-based, but also has a lot of harmonic content. The big change is no ...
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Jazz-Fusion All-Star Trio Scott Henderson Jeff Berlin Dennis Chambers to Release New CD "HBC"
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Much to the excitement of musicians and jazz aficiandos worldwide, the highly anticipated CD release by jazz-fusion legends Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin and Dennis Chambers, will be released on Tone Center Records (a division of Shrapnel Records) on October 16, 2012. Considered one of the most phenomenal trios in the history of jazz- fusion, HBC's debut CD delivers a full dose of virtuosic performances guaranteed to thrill and inspire all who listen. “The trio is all about interplay,” explains guitarist ...
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Jazz-Fusion All-Star Trio Scott Henderson Jeff Berlin Mike Clark To Tour The US
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Clearwater, FL—One of the most highly anticipated tours of 2011 featuring jazz-fusion legends Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin and Mike Clark will commence on Sept 14th. The power trio promises to deliver an evening full of depth-defying virtuosic performances guaranteed to thrill and inspire all that attend. “Henderson-Berlin-Clark are the Clapton-Bruce-Baker of fusion music!" says Jeff Berlin Scott Henderson is considered one of the premier jazz-fusion guitarists performing on the planet today. Although Henderson claims to be more of a blues-rock ...
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Scott Henderson Launches "Well To The Bone" Blues-Rock Tour
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All About Jazz
"Only Scott Henderson could twist up blues like this." -- Bill Meredith (fusemag.com, Jazziz)
Blues Bureau International recording artist SCOTT HENDERSON bring his special brand of blues-rock (with a jazz tip) to the East Coast and Midwest on his Fall 2002 “Well To The Bone" tour.
The news is that guitarist extraordinaire Henderson returns to his bluesy roots. A program of earthy offerings and blues-oriented fare filtered through Henderson's uniquely modernist sensibility, Henderson pays homage to the blues ...
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