Jenni Olson Scott is an active orchestral and chamber music performer in the Los Angeles area. She performs regularly with the chamber group Orion Winds which she co-founded and has played with various orchestras such as Santa Monica Symphony, Redla [+]Jenni Olson Scott is an active orchestral and chamber music performer in the Los Angeles area. She performs regularly with the chamber group Orion Winds which she co-founded and has played with various orchestras such as Santa Monica Symphony, Redlands Symphony and the Pacific Symphony. She is currently principal flute with the Stockton Symphony and second flute with the Long Beach Symphony. Performers she has worked with include John Williams, Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, Dianne Reeves, Jerry Goldsmith, Terence Blanchard, Kelsey Grammer, John Lithgow, Quincy Jones, and Herbie Hancock. Jenni also teaches flute at Citrus College and Music Appreciation at Pasadena City College. She is also an accomplished soloist, and has performed concertos with the California State University Stanislaus Symphony, the Modesto State Theater Orchestra, the Henry Mancini Chamber Orchestra, The University of Southern California Wind Ensemble, and the Westchester Symphony.
Shiny Kiss refers to stage lights bouncing and reflecting off a metal flute, and the sensuous way a flutist’s mouth embraces the embouchure. This simple hollow tube is the vehicle for such passionate expression, and just watching expert lips coaxing music from it can be a nearly voyeuristic experience. Published by Activist Music. www.alexshapiro.org (Program notes and poem by Alex Shapiro)
Three Pieces for Trio was written for me by my dear friend Bear McCreary. He created a fun piece that utilizes the flute, accordion and bass in non-traditional ways. www.bearmccreary.com
I had the privilege of performing the first movement of Daniel Kelley’s Suite for Piccolo and Piano at the 2005 Flute Convention in San Diego. It was such a fun experience that I decided to record the entire work. Published by Last Resort Music; www.lastresortmusic.com
Cameo for Flute by Henry Mancini was written for James Galway. My wonderful husband arranged this dazzling work for flute and guitar.
M.jay was written for the performing ensemble by my husband Mike Scott. www.mikescottguitar.com
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6 by Villa-Lobos is a challenging, but fun work for flute and bassoon. It is one of my favorite pieces of chamber music because it takes advantage of the myriad textures and timbres that these i
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