In the relatively short span of ten years, drummer and composer Kendrick Scott has established himself as an artist of great versatility and depth. Having toured and recorded with such luminaries as Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock, the Crusaders, and others, he has proven his ability to adapt his style to virtually any occasion or circumstance and at the same time maintain his own distinctive voice in the process. In addition to his work as a support figure, he has also developed a reputation as an innovative composer and bandleader, with the help of his ever-evolving musical collective. The Kendrick Scott Oracle began their creative odyssey in 2007 with an eclectic and ambitious debut recording called The Source, and followed up on its success with Conviction (2013). He currently records with Blue Note Records.
New Year’s Travelogue
“I love to get up early for a flight: something about the day waiting to unfold recharges me.” Kendrick Scott reflects on a recent trip to Orvieto, Italy.