Robert Scott - ZeBOX Artist

Robert Scott is an award-winning master pianist and music educator with over fifteen years of professional performing, composing, and teaching experience. Robert has composed for film and television both here and in the United States. His credits include music for CITY TV, CTV, CBC radio, and the N.A.S.A. space agency He has recorded and toured with such noted entertainers as Bill Cosby, guitar icon Jeff Healey, international singing star Michael Buble, and many more. Robert was also the co-host and musical director for Comedy Central's "Chez Carla" - a nationally-televised weekly variety show that aired 2001-2002.

Robert was trained on scholarship at the prestigious Berklee School of Music, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music. He also holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto, where he was awarded Music Education Innovator of the Year. Robert is an inspiring teacher with experience instructing all ages and backgrounds. His highly personal and passionate style has garnered praise and respect from all corners of the industry. Recently CBC Radio chose Robert's "Pianoptic" album as one of it's 'Fresh Air' Best of 2007.

From 2001-2004 Robert worked full-time as Michael Buble's pianist, performing across Canada and the U.S. together. Last fall Robert spent time in Vancouver with Michael writing together. The resulting collaboration - "Hollywood" - was recorded by Michael this past September in New York with the Grammy-Award-winning "Dap Kings" provided the backup, and legendary producer Bob Rock produced. Michael plan to release the track on his upcoming CD.

Robert has most recently been nominated for the 2008 Louis Applebaum Award, presented by the Ontario Arts Council once every three years. The award is for excellence in the field of jazz composition, and is adjudicated by an anonymous panel of music-industry "heavyweights".

Robert's discography is nothing short of ecclectic. The following is a sample of his work, with all titles avaliable directly from the artist. Selections are ready for your listening pleasure at the links below.

Please contact Robert at: canadacanada1234@hotmail.com

Artwork is from Robert's latest CD, "Pianoptic": portrait by Denise LeFrance

Shows

Victoria, B.C. Canada · Mar 29 2009
Toronto Canada · Nov 23 2008
Toronto Canada · Nov 07 2008
Toronto, Ontario Canada · Oct 19 2008
Penticton, B.C. Canada · Sep 07 2008
Toronto ON Canada · Feb 25 2008