With a fresh new perspective on contemporary music, Scott Paddock has redefined the role of the modern saxophone player. His soulful combination of jazz and funk create an explosion of high energy grooves that will make you fall in love with the saxophone all over again.
Scott is currently performing with Italian pop legend, Eros Ramazzotti, as the featured saxophone player for the Vita Ce N’e World Tour. The tour will be making stops in over 30 countries throughout 2019 and early 2020. For a full list of performances click here.
Paddock’s resume covers the musical gamut of performance, often times pushing the perceived limits of the saxophone into uncharted territory. His signature sound could best be described as an aggressively articulated, overtone infused, high energy funk style which is on full display in his two CD releases: Another Day & From Within.
In addition to his performance career, Scott, is also very active as a music educator. He has acquired a long list of students and followers throughout the world who watch & subscribe to his popular YouTube saxophone education channel. He is known for his ability to break down complex musical concepts into very easy to understand step by step explanations that create a clearly defined path to success as a saxophone student. Scott will be launching a subscription based saxophone school in early 2020.
A brief credit list for, Scott, includes performances with: Eros Ramazzotti, Bela’ Fleck, Bootsy Collins, Warren Haynes, Lenny Pickett, Jackson Browne, and the Maryland Symphony; as well as performing as an opening act for Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, and Gladys Knight. Scott is also very active in the recording studio where he has done session work for: The Help, Bones, Disney’s Monsters Inc, Friday Night Lights, Family Feud, Without A Trace, What Not To Wear, Scrubs, as well as projects for Oliver Stone and Rob Zombie.
GEAR: Scott is a performing artist with endorsements from: P. Mauriat, Legere, BG France, Barkley Brazil, Syos, and Key Leaves.
Alto: P. Mauriat 67RX
Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 blue
Legere Signature 2.25
BG France Silver Duo ligature
Tenor: P. Mauriat 66RX
Syos Scott Paddock Artist Series
Legere Signature 3.0
BG France Silver Duo ligature
SOPRANO: P. Mauriat System 76 II
Syos Scott Paddock Artist Series
Legere Signature 2.75
BG France Silver Duo ligature