Released on Netflix in late 2020, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom features Uptown Jazz Orchestra as the behind-the-scenes sounds of Ma’s band as they work to produce a studio album in Chicago in the 1920s. The film, based on the August Wilson play of the same name, tells the story of Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, the “Mother … Continue reading UJO on Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Soundtrack
Nominees for the 63rd Grammy Awards were announced November 24th. PJ Morton’s latest album Gospel According to PJ has been nominated for Best Gospel Album and features Scott Frock on trumpet, along with a host of New Orleans-based musicians interspersed with big names and vocalists from across the country. Learn more about the album’s background … Continue reading “Gospel According to PJ” ft. Scott Frock Nominated for Grammy
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For a little #tbt fun, here are some amazing photos by Katie Sikora Photography of Trumpet Mafia from the 2015 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. These photos of the band and musicians are Part 2 of her three part series of the road leading up to the big performance, so be sure to check … Continue reading Trumpet Mafia Photographed by Katie Sikora
King James and the Special Men are taking their Monday nights from the Bywater to Sidney’s on St. Bernard Avenue a block off St. Claude Avenue and across from the Marigny. Read Nola.com’s coverage of the King James story here. King James (Jimmy Horn) – along with band members Chris Davis, John Rodli, Robert Snow, Ben Polcer, Dominick … Continue reading King James and the Special Men Play Mondays at Sidney’s
Recent University of New Orleans graduate and Thailand native, bassist Tanarat Chaichana culminated his studies with a big band modern jazz recording of his original music. Playing lead trumpet, Scott can be heard with a group of talented local musicians on the recording of “The Man at the Bus Stop” with the accompanying video. Check out Tanarat’s … Continue reading Scott Plays with UNO Grad Tanarat Chaichana, Recording and Video
Yahoo! Music sent a press team to check out the music goods at the 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Reporter Tristram Lozaw reports back with positive reviews of the Fest including Scott playing trumpet with Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Marcia Ball and Kristin Diable. Read more about these groups and … Continue reading Yahoo! Jazz Fest 2015: Delfeayo Marsalis, Kristin Diable, Marcia Ball
USA Today posted highlights of the 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, with a photo feature of trumpet players from Trumpet Mafia in the Jazz Tent, Thursday April 30. Read more from USA Today’s Jazz Fest coverage here. Continue reading USA Today, Photo of Trumpet Mafia at Jazz Fest
Offbeat has been a huge supporter of New Orleans’ own Trumpet Mafia since the beginning. Check out Offbeat’s coverage of Trumpet Mafia at the 2015 Jazz Fest and the impressive trumpet ensemble in the WWOZ Jazz Tent! In addition to the immense line-up of trumpet player regulars, the Trumpet Mafia 2015 Jazz Fest line-up featured an array of other local … Continue reading Trumpet Mafia Jazz Fest Coverage, Offbeat Magazine
The second weekend of 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is gearing up to start tomorrow! If you aren’t in town, or can’t get off work, check out WWOZ’s live broadcast of the event streaming online or on the radio at 90.7fm, locally. Scott can be heard playing trumpet on air with Trumpet Mafia … Continue reading WWOZ Jazz Fest Live Broadcast Trumpet Mafia, Delfeayo Marsalis
Looking for something off the beaten path to do with your weekdays between Jazz Fest weekends? Head out to the Truck Farm (3020 St. Claude Ave) and catch Scott playing trumpet with New Orleans’ finest, King James and the Special Men at the (mostly) annual Chaz Fest in the Bywater – Wednesday, April 29. The … Continue reading King James and the Special Men at Chaz Fest, Tipitina’s
Scott Frock, Professional Trumpet Player 