Scott Cannady, a native of Philadelphia, PA, began his life as a professional musician at the age of 16, touring with the legendary Stylistics, and he hasn’t stopped since.
He is an accomplished bassist, producer and songwriter, as he has written for several projects with a wide variety of genres. To name a few: Gladys Knight’s Grammy Award winning CD “One Voice,” Pieces of a Dream’s “In Flight” and “Bout’ Dat Time,” Lori Jenaire’s CD “Fruition” and “Within Reach.” Currently, Scott is producing a new Gladys Knight CD, a tribute collection of the the legendary jazz organist Johnny “Hammond” Smith, as well as working with up and coming artists.
Scott has recored, toured, written, and produced for and with such artists as: Gladys Knight, Vanessa Williams, Nancy Wilson, Dizzy Gillespie, Grover Washington Jr., Bill Withers, Billy Preston, Doc Powell, Della Reese, Johnny “Hammond” Smith, Sybil, Phil Perry, Toni Braxton, Faith Evans, Jessica Simpson, BB King, Joss Stone, Anastacia, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Rude Boys, Men At Large, Kirk Whalum, Paul Jackson Jr., Najee, Jeffrey Osborne, Barry Manilow, Vesta, Pieces Of A Dream, Chaka Khan, Ben Vereen, Doc Powell, MoJazz Christmas CD, Frank McComb, Brandford Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, Regina Bella, Kindred The Family Soul, Gogoosh, Phyllis Hyman, Patsy Cline, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Smokey Robinson, Anita Baker, Gerald Albright, Jordan Knight, Teddy Pendergrass, Shanice Wilson, Ronnie Laws, Billy Paul, Patti Labelle, Gerald Levert, Al Jarreau as well as others.
