Scott Gertner, a celebrated three time GRAMMY Award nominee, is known for his soulful, smoky sound and unique ability to transcend songs across genres. His smooth R&B vocalizations, coupled with a contemporary jazz flair, introduce a caliber of musical entertainment that completely immerses you in the moment and his music. Scott’s interest in music was immediate and came naturally. Inspired by his mother, a professional singer in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, Scott began at the age of four, emulating his sister by flawlessly playing her piano lessons, and continued at age six when began learning to play guitar. His gravitation toward singing and performing began when he formed his own band. Since then, he has attracted a huge loyal fan-base, and continues to amaze audiences across the nation with unparalleled performance ability, imaginative versatility, and musical accomplishments. Scott has opened for acts such as B.B. King, Brian McKnight, Erykah Badu, George Benson, Keith Sweat, Will Downing, Michael Franks, Sinbad, Grover Washington Jr., Gerald Levert, The Neville Brothers, Elton John, Harry Connick Jr., Jonathan Butler, and The O’Jays, amongst others. Scott’s first album, Scott Gertner, Live, A Night to Remember, gained vast recognition nationwide. Scott was in prime company with Luther Vandross, Barry White, and Smokey Robinson when he received a GRAMMY nomination for “Don’t Wanna Say Goodbye,” penned for the album. Scott Gertner, Live, A Night to Remember proved to be a timeless album full of with a voice of passion and emotion.
Scott is now in the studio finishing his new album, set to debut in fall 2008. For his second album titled “Only Human” , Scott takes his favorite hits and completely makes them his own – adding a fresh, unique and imaginative approach to his renditions. “I’m taking my own stylized approach to each song, and molding them to make my own without compromising the integrity of each song,” states Scott. All twelve tracks bring a hot new creative edge to music that will keep you singing along from the beginning through the final track. Once you see a Scott Gertner performance, you will be hooked too.
What are people saying about Scott's new single "Only Human"?
“Ludwig van Beethoven said, ‘music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual.’ Scott Gertner’s stylish new CD delivers the listener a roller coaster journey of ‘refined majesty’ amidst ‘gut-wrenching emotions, the same passionate, smoky voice that has already delivered him three Grammy nominations sounds better than ever in the new collection Only Human. Scott is the new Luther!”
- Bill Young, Renowned music programmer and founder of Bill Young Productions
“With charisma to burn, smoldering good looks and a voice that sears and melts, Scott is hothotHOT. His new CD is gonna set some fires."
- Donna McKenzie, Houston Radio Personality
“Scott is just amazing. His performances are unforgettable and he reminds of what true entertainment is all about. If you ever get a chance to see him LIVE, it will be an event you will never forget.”
- Isiah Carey, TV News Reporter, Houston, TX
“Listening to “Only Human” left me stagnate…. WOW! The brother can sing, perform and the music sounds great! I’m excited….its an awesome sound.
- Michael Montana, Radio Personality
“All I can say is I’m in love. I hear it over and over again. He sounds so good, so sexy. I can’t wait for the full CD to come out. I love 'Only Human'.”
- Rebecca Turner, Fan
MyHotComments Wow! I read your page and I didn't know that you've done as much as you have with music! I thought that you were just having fun, but now I know and I say today...........
hiiiiiiiiiiiiii! big cousin! its ur lil cousin from the east coast stopping by to show some love since i never see you!!!!!!!!!! i miss you guys! and i love you guys...send everyone my love! x0x0x0x0 and yeah..def am top status.. ya know? familyyyyyy
What baby WHAT?!!! My R-O-C-K-E-T-S shut down the Fakers... 22 and going STRONG. Ooops, my bad... that "Faker" thingy was a typo. For some reason my "L" key doesn't work for that word, hmmmm??? But you know what I mean (lmao)
BTW~I had to keep it ol' skool if you know anything about thisssss?
Hey my Love. It's been a while and I must come to Houston and kick it with the Scott Gertner Band...or get you back to Killeen or Austin. Smooches and take care..Ms. Deeva
Can't wait to come home again and of course stop by to atch your performance. BTW, you & your band sure know how to put on a show. Everytime I come home, I tell Sylvia, I want to go to SkyBar (smile). Tell Marci and Cindy I said "hello" all the way from Sunny Caliornia.
