Amina Scott

Amina Scott, born and raised in Oakland, CA, is an upright and electric bassist, educator, composer, and arranger. Her interest in music began at an early age when her grandmother began giving her piano lessons. From then, her love and passion for music has yet to cease, playing electric bass when she was 12 years old and was soon playing shows with local bands in Oakland. In 2017, Amina was chosen to become a fellow at Ravinia Steans Institute of Music where she was coached by Billy Childs, Rufus Reid, and Nathan Davis. In New Orleans, Amina leads her own bands, some of which have performed all over including major festivals such as the Ascona Jazz Festival and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 2025, she was chosen as the Healdsburg Jazz Festival Rising Star Artist in Residence. Additionally, she has performed and toured with various artists including Nicholas Payton, Joanne Brackeen, Don Vappie, Ingrid Jensen, Herlin Riley, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Brecker, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, and more. In addition to performing, Amina is an avid composer. She has been commissioned to write arrangements for the Next Generation Big Band in New Orleans, LA as well as the Dee Dee Bridgewater Big Band. Amina continues to forge her own path as a trailblazing artist; while staying true to the musical lineage as well as herself, Amina is able to captivate audiences around the world with her music and her story. As an educator, she currently holds positions at Loyola University New Orleans, which she has held since 2019, and University of New Orleans. In addition to her teaching positions, she has traveled to universities to serve as an artist in residence, most recently at Fresno State University and University of the Pacific. Her debut album Where The Wild Seed Grows is out now on all platforms.

James Mahome | Tenor
Shawn Myers | Drums
Amina Scott | Bass

TBD | Guitar