Anthony Joseph Sciacca, known as Tony Scott, was born on June 17, 1921, in
Morristown, New Jersey. He began singing at age seven and studied at the
Juilliard School before transitioning into jazz. Scott's early career included
performances at Minton’s Playhouse and collaborations with Buddy Rich, Ben
Webster, and Duke Ellington. Scott led his own groups starting in 1953,
accompanying artists like Harry Belafonte and Billie Holiday. He gained
recognition for his clarinet work, winning four Down Beat polls. In 1957, he
toured Europe and Africa, and by 1959, he had moved to the Far ...