Scott Oakley began playing the piano at a young age, attended Berklee College of Music, then matriculated New England Conservatory of Music in Boston in 1978, Dean's List. While at the New England Conservatory he studied with Jaki Byard, George Russell, and composition with Tom McKinley. Charles Banacos was the major influence when it came to jazz piano instruction outside of school, and Madame Chaloff shared her insights about the Russian Piano Technique. After freelancing in Boston and New York, Scott took a day job while continuing to write and play. During that time 5 records were released: Raphael's Revenge in '86', The Friendship House CD in '90', Yule Be Diggin' This in '93', Come Home Brother Johnson in '96', and Doberman Attack in '99'. During the past decade The Scott Oakley Trio has performed numerous concert and club dates including a 3 year memorable stint at Raphael's in Portland Maine.

Tracklist:

No!, Yes
Raucous, Sexy, Smart
Like Someone In Love
Faith, Love, Charity, Etc.
Come Home Brother Johnson
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
Braces On A Blonde
Here's That Rainy Day
Ballad Of Lonesome Dove
Look Forward With Compassion
Have You Met Miss Jones
Lyden's Line
Sidney Serenade
Lloyd's Long Tones
Just In Time
Suicide Is Painless

UPC: 660654800625
Label: Cd Baby
Release Date: 1.25.05
Format: CD

The Scott Oakley Trio - Come Home Brother Johnson (CD)