Chris Potter Scott Colley Bill Stewart “The Magic Line“

August 15, 2000 “Scott Colley ranks with the most solid bass backbones in jazz. Along with his mellifluous invention, his skills enhance the glorious bedrock of the art form.“ -- Stuart Troup, New York Newsday -1988 to 1989: He performed in U.S. and European tours with Carmen McRae; Dizzy Gillespie; and Clifford Jordan. -1990 to 1995: Bands included Jim Hall, John Scofield, Joe Henderson and Art Farmer. -1996 to 1998: His work included touring with a group led by Joe Lovano and Jim Hall, Tours with Toots Thielemans; Bobby Hutcherson; and Bob Berg; extensive touring with Andrew Hill’s “Another Point of Departure“ sextet. -2000-2004: For five years Colley toured extensively as a member of Herbie Hancocks working trio and two separate quartets (one featuring saxophonist Gary Thomas, the other featuring vibist Bobby Hutcherson) at concerts around the world. Hancocks trio has also performed in concert engagements with symphonic orchestras throughout the United States.