Scotty Wright Trio at Shula's Steak House

Scotty Wright is an active and well-regarded jazz vocalist, pianist and songwriter based in the Tampa Bay area. He is a veteran musician with over 40 years of experience, known for his warm, rich-toned voice, tremendous range, and relaxed delivery.

Born into a military family in Charleston, South Carolina, Wright lived in Europe and Asia as a child. He was part of the international touring cast of "Up With People" in his youth and began singing in clubs in the Monterey Bay area of California, later focusing specifically on jazz in 1987. He taught himself piano after initially starting on drums....

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Scotty Wright is an active and well-regarded jazz vocalist, pianist and songwriter based in the Tampa Bay area. He is a veteran musician with over 40 years of experience, known for his warm, rich-toned voice, tremendous range, and relaxed delivery.

Born into a military family in Charleston, South Carolina, Wright lived in Europe and Asia as a child. He was part of the international touring cast of "Up With People" in his youth and began singing in clubs in the Monterey Bay area of California, later focusing specifically on jazz in 1987. He taught himself piano after initially starting on drums.

Wright is a world traveler who has performed jazz and taught master classes in over 20 countries, including China, Japan, Dubai, and Jordan.

His debut album, "Too Much Fun!", was listed among the best jazz albums of the year by "USA Today" and the "New York Daily News," earning him a "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" mention in DownBeat magazine's critics' poll. He has also been honored in Creative Loafing's "Best of the Bay" awards as the best singer.

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