Scott Robinson
Jazz Innovator
Scott Robinson reshapes jazz with a rare blend of virtuosity and curiosity—mastering classic saxophones alongside obscure instruments to deliver something audacious yet deeply reverent.
About
Scott Robinson (born April 27, 1959) is an American multi‐instrumentalist specializing in jazz, known for his mastery of numerous reeds, brass, and eccentric instruments. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he became the youngest faculty member there before moving to New York in 1984, appearing on over 275 recordings and leading more than 20 albums. He founded the label ScienSonic Laboratories in 2009 and his work has won four Grammy Awards as a contributor and multiple fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Music Style
Robinson’s music spans from traditional swing and bebop to avant‐garde and experimental sound explorations, often incorporating rare instruments like contrabass saxophone, ophicleide, sarrusophone, and C-melody saxophone to great effect.
Background
- Hometown
- Pompton Plains, New Jersey, USA
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
- Instruments
- alto clarinet, clarinet, ophicleide, other, sarrusophone, theremin, trumpet
- Active
- 1970s-present
Similar Artists
If you enjoy the adventurous territory of Anthony Braxton, the tonal brilliance of Roscoe Mitchell — you’ll love Scott Robinson.
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Scott Robinson's next NYC show is Friday, August 14 at Smalls.