BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Description: Saxophonist
Known For: Co writer of “Honky Tonk”
Instruments: Saxophone, Flute
Music Styles: Jazz
Location: United States of America
Date Born: 21st June 1928
Location Born: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date Died: 10th April 1993
Location Died: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Cause Of Death: Not Known
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
Clifford Scott
Jazz Tenor Saxophonist and Flautist
Co writer of ’Honky Tonk’
Clifford Scott was born in San Antonio. His first professional job there was at the Keyhole Club in 1946. He was “discovered” by Lionel Hampton at age 14 and worked in Hamp’s band from 1948-50.
After playing with the Rhythm and Blues bands of Roy Milton and Jay McShann, he rejoined Hamp in 1953. Clifford left Hampton in 1954 to study arranging in New York.
Clifford left Hampton in 1954 to study arranging in New York. He freelanced there until joining Bill Doggett’s band in late 1955, staying until 1961. It was during this period that Scott co-wrote his best-remembered hit tune, “Honky Tonk”.
He toured with Ray Charles on and off from 1966 until 1973. He returned to San Antonio in 1976 and remained there for the rest of his career.