Bobby Scott
January 29, 1937 – November 5, 1990
Bobby Scott was a notable jazz pianist who, remarkably, turned professional when he was just 11. By the time he was 15, he was touring with the likes of Louis Prima. During the ’50s, Scott played with Gene Krupa and scored a pop hit with “Chain Gang.” In later years, Scott spent more time behind the scenes. He served as music director for Dick Haymes and produced records by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Darin and Sarah Vaughan. Bobby Scott passed away on November 5, 1990.