Ronnie Scott
United KingdommusicianMaleb. 19277.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ronnie Scott was a celebrated British jazz saxophonist and club owner, best known for founding Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, which became a renowned venue for jazz musicians. He played a crucial role in the jazz scene in the UK and was instrumental in promoting various artists, including Vera Brandes when she was starting her career.
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Ronnie Scott was a prominent figure in the UK jazz scene and befriended Mulatu Astatke during his time in London.
‘Give respect to Africa and the bush people’: Mulatu Astatke on pioneering Ethio-jazz and honouring his roots | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-30
Ronnie Scott was one of the songwriters who helped Bonnie Tyler achieve her first hits.
I can forever say that Bonnie Tyler serenaded me – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-09
Ronnie Scott was impressed by Vera Brandes's acumen and asked her to book his upcoming tour of Germany.
‘I told Keith Jarrett, If you don’t play I’m going to be f**ked. And you will be f**ked, too’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-02
Ronnie Scott was a British saxophonist who asked Vera Brandes to book him a tour of Germany when she was just 16.
‘The Köln Concert is the hit he wants to disown’: why Keith Jarrett shunned two new films about his unlikely masterpiece | JazzUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10
