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Michael Ray) and those records are coming out
now. I will be back in the studio in 2014 working
on another solo project and also a holiday CD for
next Christmas!
DB: What is the hardest thing to do for you when
putting today a music piece of your own?
“I want to be remembered
as an artist that values
music education ”
KS: Sleeping is the hardest thing! :) I absolutely
don’t sleep well when in the process of recording
and writing. I can’t seem to shut off my brain. So
I’m constantly singing melodies all day long.
DB: Who are some of the top musicians, singers
or industry people you have worked with since
your debut album?
KS: Phil Davis out of Atlanta, Kelvin Wooten out
of Alabama, Jazz in Pink and I’ve recently
performed with Brian Simpson and Jeanette
Harris. Also, I’ve been blessed to share the stage
with so many artists I’ve admired through the
years like Nick Colionne, Karen Briggs, Alex
Bugnon, and Spyro Gyra!
DB: When performing at events, do you use the
same musicians or do you have to prep with a new
band most of the time?
KS: I try to have my band with me whenever
possible, but many times when I travel out of state
a band is provided for me. So I usually go up
a day before the show for rehearsals. I’ve been
blessed to have some great host bands backing me
recently!
DB: As a member of the Tuscaloosa Symphony
Orchestra you perform in solo recitals and
concerts across the United States and abroad. Do
you have plans to tour as a solo artist in 2014?
KS: I will most likely tour as a jazz soloist
in 2014, and will perform solo recitals on
the classical stage as well. A list of jazz
dates can always be found on my website at
www.kimscottmusic.com and also you find
information on social media via my Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram pages under kscottflute.
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“I am hugely blessed
and have been given the
strength and endurance
to continue”