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Scot Ranney
Jazz / Nu-Jazz / Psychedelic

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BELLINGHAM, Washington
United States

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Member Since7/31/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.learnjazzpiano.com
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If I have a jazz gig, a piano trio or quartet, some of my favorite bass players to call are Andrew Simmons, Chuck Kisler, Ev Stern, Doug Miller, Larry Halloway, Jeff Cook, Tom Anastasio, Jeff Johnson, and I'm sure I've forgotten a few.

For drums, first on the list are guys like D'vonne Lewis, Scott Mercado, Grant Wilson, Jeremy Jones, Cary Stevens, Mike Bajuk, Jud Sherwood, and all those others.

Sometimes I get calls for quartets or larger groups and the first guy I call is my brother Travis Ranney who is well known in the musician world as being one of the top sax guys around. If he can't make it there are a handful of other people I'd call, but this rarely happens because I usually can sell the trio gig. Who needs a horn when a trio can give you more?

Influences

Walking down a sunset boardwalk with a beer in one hand and a bottle of mezcal in the other.

A little it of this, a little bit of that, don't eat too much or you'll be a big, fat, cat.

Sounds Like

Well, if I'm playing jazz piano, it sounds like me playing jazz piano. If I'm playing Mozart piano, it sounds like me playing Mozart piano. Same with funk, reggae, and everything else piano.

I guess it just sounds like me playing music.

Music for me is based on rhythm first, melody second, harmony third. More music can come out of one note being played rhythmically than can come out of a symphony orchestra losing time. A lonely melody (Rite of Spring, anyone?) can be the most poignant voice in a piece of music, yet played in a haphazard way, rhythmically, it would lose everything. As will a good harmony. If the melody isn't played with harmony in mind, whether you're reading music or improvising, then both rhythm and melody might be wasted.

Success is through finding balance, not only in music, but in everything.

I look at the piano like a chromatic percussion instrument, but one that is sensitive enough to evoke any emotion so that something soft and sweet is just as powerful as a ten minute double time reggae funk jam with a band.

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 8 2009 8:30P
Boundary Bay Brewery Bellingham, Washington
Dec 12 2009 12:30P
The Amadeus Project Bellingham, Washington
Dec 12 2009 2:00P
The Amadeus Project Bellingham, Washington

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   About Scot Ranney

New CD released: My First Piano

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I play solo piano and put together groups for any kind of event from Vancouver, B.C. down to Portland, Oregon. Go to http://www.scotranney.com for more information or to contact me about availability.

I recently published a jazz piano exercises and etudes book: http://www.lulu.com/content/2111021

I'm a pizza fanatic, it's almost a religion, definitely a way of life. I'm all about the simple pleasures. Pizza in the morning.

Sometimes you just have to take a dandelion break. In the meadow or in a crack of a sidewalk, sometimes that's just what you have to do.

We sought it with thimbles, we sought it with care;
We pursued it with forks and hope;
We threatened it's life with a railroad share;
We charmed it with smiles and soap.

I don't really like poetry, unless it's kind of dirty and has clever rhymes, those kind are almost always fun.

"But what really worried me was the ether. There is nothing in this world more helpless and irresponsible... and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge. And I knew we'd get into that rotten stuff pretty soon. Probably at the next gas station."

In addition to all those things that keep my tendrils of curiosity waving crazily like a giant worm covered Medusa head, I enjoy music, playing it, writing it, listening to it.

I'm pretty sure music is a verb.

I play music for all kinds of reasons and enjoy solo piano as much as playing with a group. The music is fun and full of life, with just as many unanswered questions and unplanned adventures.



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Rhythm & Roots

Rhythm & Roots



Nov 11 2009 4:32 PM

Thanks for being a friend! Do you know about the Electric Ball in London on Wednesday November 18? JEFFERSON STARSHIP + QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE + TOM CONSTANTEN (original Grateful Dead pianist) + more! Please try and make it. It’ll be a ball! Details and tickets from: http://www.rhythmgigs.com
New Age Music Meditation

New Age Music Meditation



Oct 16 2009 10:07 AM

Thanks for the add Scot Ranney, I love your music btw! If you get a chance, please take a listen to our first New Age release "Instrumental Piano Music" by Solo Piano Relaxing Music. We'd love to know what you think of it! WE have free downloads at our labels site for you to download. http://www.sanfrescorecords.com/SR/New_Age_Music.html Click Free New Age Music to visit our New Age Music page Regards LR
Sylvia Sass

Sylvia Sass



Oct 12 2009 4:10 AM

Thank you.
Anlie

Anlie



Sep 30 2009 3:08 PM

merci.................
Bob Berg tribute

Bob Berg tribute



Sep 13 2009 4:39 PM

Thank you very much for your friendship and support.
Bob is honored.
Keep his music alive!
Sultry Chanteuse

Sultry Chanteuse



Sep 5 2009 10:52 PM

Thank you for the add!
Snug Harbor

Snug Harbor



Aug 30 2009 10:38 PM

Hello Scott! Hope you can join us September 17th at the Wild Buffalo if you'll be around... Snug Harbor will be releasing their debut funk album, "Sounds from the York" ! Thanks for all the support this past year =)

Snug Harbor
w/very special guests Three on a Tree
Thursday, September 17, 2009
@ the Wild Buffalo
Downtown Bellingham, WA
9pm
$5 or $13 w/ a CD
21+




love, funk, and groove.

have a wonderful week and please spread the word about the show! We'd love to see your smilling face there...
New music from the album is up now for your listening pleasure on our myspace media player page.

myspace.com/snugharbormusic
support local music




now accepting pre-sale for album, contact us for more info!
Jamie Lynn Noon

Jamie Lynn Noon
Online Now!


Aug 28 2009 2:38 AM

Thank you so much for the love and support! :)
www.koolkatkustom.com

Kool kat Kustom



Aug 12 2009 7:58 AM

<3 THX FOR THE ADD <3
take a look at the store:
www.koolkatkustom.com
Mike Mangan’s Big Organ Trio

Mike Mangan’s Big Organ Trio



Aug 6 2009 7:33 PM

Howdy Scot! Cool stuff! Thanks for reaching out to B.O.T. and sending us a friend request...hope all's well! Here's some more Big Organ Trio stuff below if you're interested:

Note that Big Organ Trio has a new studio album set for release in 2009!

Also, you can visit the B.O.T. MySpace profile to hear free music samples. CD tracks can be downloaded through links there, and the full hardcopy CD is available via mail from www.CDBaby.com/bigorgantrio

You can also sign up for the B.O.T. mailing list, watch live concert footage, and all sorts of other cool stuff. Love to have you come check it out!

Thanks for your time!

Best,

Big Organ Trio
Stefan Lindgren

Stefan Lindgren



Aug 5 2009 12:56 PM

Hi Scot

COME ON OVER AND LISTEN TO THE NEW TRACK "UP'N'DOWN EVERYDAY"!!


The fourth track on the upcoming album "JAZZISH" is now finished!!

The song is called "Up'n'Down Everyday"

Peace, love, and blessings
/Stefan
Elizabeth

Elizabeth



Aug 4 2009 9:32 AM

oh, ok I am I think having a major dandelion break at the moment! stepping away from all habits and routines and even old thoughts! thankyou Scot..
Elizabeth

Elizabeth



Aug 1 2009 9:23 AM

great to meet and HEAR you Scott
I like your vibe here,
also, pizza for me too is the most delicious food on earth,
and please tell me the definition of a DANDELION BREAK
only because I think I need one but not sure what to do
elizabeth x
Daniel López Infanzón

Daniel López Infanzón



Jul 28 2009 6:14 PM

Hey Scot Ranney
Un abrazo con mucho swing!
Desde México D.F.
Daniel L. I.
pen and picture

pen and picture



Jul 27 2009 7:12 AM

cheers for your welcome
pen + picture
LAURA GAMRON

LAURA GAMRON



Jul 26 2009 4:31 PM

gracias por la invitacion! saludos
Delphine FLOREZ

Delphine FLOREZ



Jul 24 2009 7:47 PM

Bonjour,
thanks for the request,
salutations from Brittany,
Finn
Nuria Sierra

Nuria Sierra



Jul 24 2009 6:44 PM

Hello I love is that your music is really beautiful, shining!
thanks for finding and sharing your music with me.
kisses

TOOTS Thielemans

TOOTS Thielemans



Jun 16 2009 9:14 AM

Thank you Scot, for your kind request! I feel best in that little (my)space between a smile and a tear. And hope, you like it there too... ;-)



Toots Thielemans,
p.p. Toots' management Uncle Jazz


Claire

Claire Piersol



May 26 2009 11:19 PM

Hey Scot! How are you doing? How are things in B'ham these days?
Eibhlin Palfrey /Bassist

Eibhlin Palfrey /Bassist



May 26 2009 10:58 AM

Thanks Scott ,for your friendship and wonderful comment,
Great to have you as a friend,
Peace and good music to you!:D
Eibhlin
Piano Blues

Piano Blues



May 13 2009 7:04 PM




I got the rockin’ pneumonia & the boogie woogie flu


Snug Harbor

Snug Harbor



May 13 2009 5:59 AM

First 50 people in get a FREE CD!


Saturday May 16th
ACORN PROJECT

Snug Harbor
>
The Nightlight Lounge.
Bellingham, WA
8pm
21+
snug plays EARLY at 8:30, hope to see you there Scot!

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LAMINE K. SENE

LAMINE K. SENE



May 1 2009 12:00 PM

Bonjour Scot,

Great Tracks & PianoTouch Here ! I Love !
Thank you for have answered to my invitation.
Welcome in my « FriendshipSpace ».
it’s a Pleasure to have you among my Friends.
All the Best
Stay in touch

Lamine
Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Sweetheart of the Rodeo



Mar 13 2009 3:53 PM

Hey Scot, how's the tinkling?
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