.....The Look of Jazz . . .Gregory Scott is a jazz pianist and an abstract expressionist painter who considers the two forms of expression to be interchangeable. His paintings reflect the improvisational and exploratory nature of Jazz. He applies the universal concepts of line, color, shading, texture, space, and rhythm to his expressions. His paintings are the product of ideas, sketches, and observances that are initially set to canvas in their most basic form. The initial idea is then expanded upon, just as a Jazz artist builds upon an improvisation. He strives to communicate his experiences and interpretation of the world with a focus on its beauty. He also challenges himself to achieve designs that represent his unique style.Greg's visual works are the product of many forms of artist influences. Painters include Miro, Picasso, Dali, Pollock, Cezanne, Van Gouge, and Gregory Gillespie. Greg's (early years) close proximity to New York City allowed for many opportunities to study these great artists first hand in many venues. His paintings have been influenced by musical jazz greats including Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Art Tatum, and Cecil Taylor.Greg studied visual arts at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. His musical education included private lessons with European classical pianist, Lester Taylor, and Jazz studies with John Mehegan.Greg is especially thankful for the spiritual inspiration received from his wife, daughter and son.
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