SCOTT, ISAAC
Homebase: Seattle, WA.
Stats: 1945-2001
Misc Notes: Text courtesy of Steve Bailey: "Isaac Scott, from the moment he arrived in Seattle in the early 1970s, had the northwest blues lovers in the palm of his hand. The influence of his good friend Albert Collins was immediately apparent, and an extended solo might include anything from a bit of a TV show theme song to a Hendrix lick. His use of dynamics was powerful – as you can hear on this CD – the band could go from a roar to a whisper with great effect. Those of us playing blues in the clubs at the time were not only blown away by his guitar and vocals but also by his Hammond Organ playing and knowledge of blues and gospel recordings. He mastered the sounds of Collins, Freddie King and BB King, but was truly his own man.
Isaac’s family moved from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Vancouver, Washington, in 1943. Isaac was born there in 1945, but maintained a deep emotional tie to the south. At the age of 10 he heard the Blind Boys of Mississippi, and in the early 1960s he got to tour with his idols as a guitarist. He told me, “Riding in the station wagon with them, they began to sing and the car was so full of sound I was just overcome.” His friendship with Albert Collins was an important part of his life. Isaac’s dislike of traveling limited his exposure; for an almost 25 year period he wowed primarily northwest audiences with his powerful style. The Pioneer Square music scene was in full swing: we would pop down to Portland and occasionally head east through Idaho and Montana, or north to Vancouver.
His struggles with diabetes began to play a major role in his life in the ‘90s, and unfortunately he passed away in 2001 at only 56 years of age. A group of us – former band members, family and friends – still get together every year on his June 11th birthday to celebrate our great friend."
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MISC NOTES: San Francisco Blues Festival Vol. 2 -- various artists compilation album of live blues from August 1978.
LOCATION: San Francisco Blues Festival
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott (vocals / guitar);
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MISC NOTES: This record also released in England by the Red Lightnin' label.
Side A
1. Listen To The Blues (Scott)
2. Standin' On The Outside (Scott)
3. Help (lennon - McCartney)
4. Seattle Blues (Scott)
5. Moonbelly (Scott)
Side B
1. Don't Let My Baby Ride (Wright - Mallone)
2. Let My Mind Run Back (Scott)
3. Feast Goin' On (Scott)
4. On The Road Again (Scott)
LOCATION: Vashon Island, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott [guitars, piano, vocal]; Dave Conant [rhythm guitar]; Gary Williams [drums]; Don Irwin [organ]; Tony Thomas, Dan Dean [bass]; Julian Priester [trombone]; Les Clinkingbeard [sax]; Bob Krinsky [back guitar, synth], Dick Powell [blues harp, B3]
RECORDING STUDIO: Second Sun Production Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bob Krinsky
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: M-2009 - A - RE1 L - 10607
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LOCATION: Seattle, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott [guitar, vocals]; Steve Bailey [vocals, harmonica, guitar]; Mark Oslund [guitar]; Anthony Thomas [bass guitar]; Rick Howell [drums]; Sadie Goodwin, Diane Copeland, Shirley Mann [background vocals]
RECORDING STUDIO: Alive Mobile Recording
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Artist name on disc = ISAAC SCOTT BAND
Side One, Track # 3 on compilation lp Live At The Roadhouse
COMPOSER: Gene Barge
PUBLISHER: Arc (BMI)
MISC NOTES: Side One, Track #2 on Live At The Roadhouse compilation LP. Artist credit on disc = ISAAC SCOTT BAND
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott [guitar, vocals]; Steve Bailey [vocals, harmonica, guitar]; Mark Oslund [guitar]; Anthony Thomas [bass guitar]; Rick Howell [drums]
RECORDING STUDIO: Alive Mobile Recording
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COMPOSER: Isaac Scott
MISC NOTES: Side One, Track #1 on Live At The Roadhouse compilation LP. Artist name on disc = ISAAC SCOTT BAND
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott [guitar, vocals]; Steve Bailey [vocals, harmonica, guitar]; Mark Oslund [guitar]; Anthony Thomas [bass guitar]; Rick Howell [drums]
RECORDING STUDIO: Alive Mobile Recording
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COMPOSER: Albert King
pUBLISHER: East Memphis (BMI)
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- Goodbye My Lady*
- High Class Woman*
- The Thrill Is Gone*
- Wrapped Up In Love Again**
- Same Old Blues**
- I Don't Know**
- Sweet Home Chicago ***
- Fever***
- Under Plunder***
- Woke Up This Morning***
LOCATION: Seattle
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott (vocals / guitar; Billy Stapleton (guitar);
RECORDING STUDIO: *Bohemian Cafe (1991-1992); **Jolly Roger Roadhouse (1984); *** Swan Cafe (1991-1992)
RECORDING ENGINEER: J. Brunner
FORMAT: CD
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MISC NOTES: "Steve Bailey, a harmonica player who has carved out his own respected career leading his own bands, worked as a member of Scott’s band, too. Recently he went through about 80 hours worth of performances that he recorded directly on the stage at shows from 1983 and 1984. Compiling these tracks, he selected what he felt were the best recordings from the dates that took place at The Fabulous Rainbow, Larry’s Greenfront, and at a private wedding, releasing them under the name Isaac Scott Live ’83-’84. Though the sound may not be perfect, it does capture the magnificent guitar playing that Scott so mightily displayed at every one of his shows. All you need to prove this case is to listen to the opening notes on BB King’s “Don’t Open The Door.” Scott nails it to perfection and his vocals are rich and spot on. It’s just a precursor for what comes along after. Among the songs offered aside from BB King are outstanding pieces written by the likes of Albert Collins (“Get Your Business Straight,” “Ego Trip”), Howlin’ Wolf (“Who’s been Talkin’”), Willie Dixon (“Built For Comfort”), Jimi Hendrix (“Red House”) and Tom McFarland (“Goin’ Back To Oakland”)." [Text courtesy of the Cascade Blues Association]
- Don’t Answer The Door
- Wrapped Up In Love
- The Thrill Is Gone
- Dust ‘Em
- Pontiac Blues
- Red House
- Get Your Business Straight
- Built For Comfort
- Baby Please
- Same Old Blues
- Who’s Been Talkin’
- Goin’ Back To Oakland
- Ego trip
LOCATION: Seattle
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott (vocals / guitar); Steve Bailey (harmonica / slide guitar); Mark Oslund (rhythm guitar); Tony Thomas (bass); Ric Howell (drums).
RECORDING STUDIO:Rainbow Tavern; Larry's Greenfront;
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FORMAT: CD
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MISC NOTES: "Seattle's 'King of The Blues' for over 25 years, Isaac's electrifying guitar playing and gospel inspired vocals on this live CD represent his gifted talent. Teamed up with Dave Conant another Northwest guitar legend, makes this CD a rare treat and a rollicking roller coaster ride of the down home blues. In addition, there are humorous blues stories told by Isaac Scott about his musical career and good friend Albert Collins. Sadly, both Isaac Scott and Dave Conant passed away within two weeks of one another in November 2001. Missed but not forgotten their music lives on in this CD."
- Rocking Chair Blues
- Albert Collins Oil Change
- Listen to the Blues
- Blue Shoes
- Going Back to Witchita
- Going Get My Money
- Cold Cold Feeling
- Albert Collins Van
- T. V. Mama
- A-1 Motel
- Cadillac Assembly Line
- Prell Concentrate
- Metro Man
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: Isaac Scott (vocals / guitar); Dave Conant (guitar);
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