About Johnny Scott
Lived 1938 – 2010 (aged 71–72). Johnny Scott was a Canadian jazz musician, singer, saxophonist and musician.
John "Johnny" Kerningham Sidney Scott (ca. 1938 – April 20, 2010) was an American jazz vocalist and tenor saxophonist.
Early life Scott was born in Buffalo, New York, and began his musical studies at the age of 15.
Career After enlisting in the United States Army, he joined a band that entertained American troops in Europe. Subsequent to his discharge from the Army in the early-1960s, Scott moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he performed in a wide spectrum of settings for over 47 years.
Scott explored a variety of other genres over the course of his career, including pop music, R&B, and blues.
Personal life Scott died of cancer in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada, on April 20, 2010. He was 72 years old.
Discography "Never Let Me Go" (with the Josh Rager sextet Time and Again Effendi records 2008) Easy Living (with the Geoff Lapp Trio) - Victor Studio / PJ Studio, 2003 Contrasts (Geoff Lapp, pno; George Mitchell, bs; David Laing, dms) - JazzCo, 1990 From Now On - JazzCo, 1986
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Scott?
Canadian jazz musician
When was Johnny Scott born?
Johnny Scott was born in 1938 in Buffalo.
When did Johnny Scott die?
Johnny Scott died on 20 April 2010 in Montreal.
What was Johnny Scott's occupation?
Johnny Scott was a jazz musician, singer, saxophonist and musician.
What nationality was Johnny Scott?
Johnny Scott was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Scott (jazz musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Scott. https://biography.guide/johnny-scott-jazz-musician/
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