Scott had been recording since 1945 with orchestras, starting with Buddy Rich. Scott had a mix of recording dates in the '40s, ranging from R&B sessions with Earl Bostic to jazz dates with Lucky Millinder, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday, as well as club appearances with Charlie Parker.
Billboard, in its May 22, 1954 issue, zoomed in on I Cover the Waterfront from the date:
Here's a tender, slow-paced rendition of the evergreen by the Tony Scott combo, with Scott turning in some fine solo work throughout over delightful piano stylings. Jazz fans will want."
Goodbye, which must have been the flip side, also received high praise.
JazzWax tracks: You'll find Tony Scott in Hi-Fi (Verve) at
One small note: For some strange reason, Brunswick in the 12-inch era did not include two tracks on Tony Scott in Hi-Fi from the Jazz for G.I.'s session: Blues for Frankie and Ava (Parts 1 and 2). Not enough roomor politically incorrect? Either way, I've never heard them nor have I seen them on another release. Another jazz mystery.
JazzWax clip: Here's Tony Scott on Swootie Patootie, from the Jazz for G.I.'s session...
This story appears courtesy of JazzWax by Marc Myers.
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