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November
2010
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Legendary saxophonist Tom Scott to perform at the McIntyre Theatre January 28

Multiple Grammy Award winning Saxophonist and Composer Tom Scott will play with the Mohawk Faculty Ensemble at College's McIntyre Theatre at the Fennell Campus on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011.


A three-time Grammy winner and recipient of 13 Grammy Nominations, Tom has performed with Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Thelonius Monk, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Pink Floyd to name a few. He appeared on hit singles including: Paul McCartney’s “Listen To What The Man Said”, Rod Stewart’s “Do You Think I’m Sexy”, Blondie’s “Rapture”, and Whitney Houston’s “Saving All My Love For You”.


His television composing and conducting credits include: themes for “Family Ties”, “Starsky & Hutch”, “Square Pegs”, “Baretta”, “Cannon”, “Barnaby Jones”, and “Streets Of San Francisco”.


He has served as Musical Director for the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, the Carol Burnett Show, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Olivia Newton-John, and the GRP All-Star Big Band.

In addition to the concert Tom Scott will also present open-to-the-public Master Classes at Mohawk College.


Tickets are $30, $20 for students. For tickets call 905-974-1927 or visit www.sfmmusic.ca.