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Be it traditional jazz standards or contemporary R&B, gospel to classic rock, pianist Scott Bradlee has the uncanny ability to interpret any genre of music with brilliance and maturity. A well-known musician in the Hartford music scene, he is quickly building a following in his new home of New York City, where he continues to explore his passion for music in various ways.

As a performer, he has provided elegant piano music for hundreds of events including weddings, cocktail hours, private parties, outdoor concerts, and cabarets all over the northeast. Venues that have hosted Scott have included the Naumburg Bandshell, Thomas Stone Restaurant, Metropolitan Room, Water Club, Stephan Weiss Studio, Hartford Stage, The Bushnell, The Wadsworth Athenium, Avon Old Farms, Hopmeadow Country Club, as well as many other cultural establishments and banquet halls. Scott can be seen weekly performing at Robert Restaurant at The Museum of Arts & Design in Columbus Circle.

As a recording artist, his work can be found on iTunes and Amazon, as well as on his YouTube channel. His debut recording, "Hello, My Ragtime 80's" was featured on popular author Neil Gaiman's Twitter feed on several occasions. As a composer, he is completing his Master's Degree in Music Composition at NYU this year. As an arranger, he contributed arranging work for New Arts NYC's "For the Love of Lennon" and "New Arts in the Park" concerts in Central Park. As an educator, he has given presentations on the history of jazz at several cultural establishments in both New York City and Hartford.

When he played his first professional gigs at age 16, Scott had already been studying jazz and improvisation for four years, both on his own and with the instruction of jazz pianist Skip Wilkens. He participated in the July Jazz Getaway at Moravian College as well as the NJPAC's Jazz for Teens series, and was selected as the Hunterdon County representative for the New Jersey Teen Arts festival in 1999.

In 2000, Scott entered The Hartt School at University of Hartford and was immediately placed in the advanced jazz ensemble under the guidance of jazz great Steve Davis. At Hartt he studied with jazz pianist Andy LaVerne and began gigging consistently at weddings, banquets, and other special events. His dazzling keyboard technique and boundless energy at the piano is matched only by his creativity and integral knowledge of the history of jazz and popular song. A quick-witted, outgoing personality, it is no small wonder that he is a natural performer.


Scott Bradlee is available for booking for all occasions, either as a soloist or with a group. For more information, contact him by email at ScottB1981@yahoo.com