Scott Beall — guitarist, composer, songwriter, and educator
In his words:
"Music is the universal language of our common humanity, a mode of expression that is not bound by culture, historical era, or even specific fields of knowledge; it is the voice of a higher human consciousness. It is this idea that prompts Ravi Shankar to believe that music can lift humanity to a more promising future, more so than the efforts of dialog, intellectualizing, politics and scientific thinking. Indeed, music is the voice of the human soul, and it may be that paying more attention to that voice is what humanity needs to be in accord with itself and the natural world."
Scott Beall—guitar/compositions
Scott began his musical career in the San Francisco Bay Area, performing at most major concert halls, theaters and recording studios. He has backed up such artists as John Henricks and Cal Tjader, and shared the stage with Huey Lewis, The Tubes, Billy Idol, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter and many others. Scott also worked as producer and guitarist for Hot Spoons Productions in San Francisco and is the leader and founder of The Chain of Fools, a premier show band in San Francisco for the past 20 years. He received his BA degree in music from San Francisco State University and is also a teacher, university professor and author. His first book, Functional Melodies is a curriculum combining music with mathematics and was published by Key Curriculum Press in 2000. He moved to New York in 2000.
Scott Beall and Friends is a musical project of Scott Beall's compositions designed to generate a pure live and spontaneous expression that synthesizes all the influences of the members. In the debut CD "Out To Play," Scott Beall teams with Jim Cammack (bass) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums) to create a unique blend of original jazz, blues, funk, R&B and even "new age" influences. Be sure to check out our video of "Magneto" and look for upcoming performances!
Scott began his musical career in the San Francisco Bay Area, performing at most major concert halls, theaters and recording studios. He has backed up such artists as John Henricks and Cal Tjader, and shared the stage with Huey Lewis, The Tubes, Billy Idol, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter and many others. Scott also worked as producer and guitarist for Hot Spoons Productions in San Francisco and is the leader and founder of The Chain of Fools, a premier show band in San Francisco for the past 20 years. He received his BA degree in music from San Francisco State University and is also a teacher, university professor and author. His first book, Functional Melodies is a curriculum combining music with mathematics and was published by Key Curriculum Press in 2000. He moved to New York in 2000.
Scott Beall and Friends is a musical project of Scott Beall's compositions designed to generate a pure live and spontaneous expression that synthesizes all the influences of the members. In the debut CD "Out To Play," Scott Beall teams with Jim Cammack (bass) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums) to create a unique blend of original jazz, blues, funk, R&B and even "new age" influences. Be sure to check out our video of "Magneto" and look for upcoming performances!
Jim Cammack—bass
In a recent freature article in Bass Player Magazine, Jim was named "Chicago Fire" for his hard driving creative approach to bass playing. For the past 23 years Jim has continuously recorded and toured with the legendary Ahmad Jamal Trio, traveling to over 30 countries playing the most prestigious jazz venues and festivals. Jim has also toured with Nancy Wilson, Howard Johnson and Vanessa Rubin, and has recorded with Chris Neville, Malachi Thompson, and Natalia Nazorova, to name a few. Jim spent 12 years performing with the West Point Jazz Band and has earned a reputation of "the hottest and most creative bassists in the tristate area"—truly a force in his own right.
Scott Beall and Friends is a musical project of Scott Beall's compositions designed to generate a pure live and spontaneous expression that synthesizes all the influences of the members. In the debut CD "Out To Play," Scott Beall teams with Jim Cammack (bass) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums) to create a unique blend of original jazz, blues, funk, R&B and even "new age" influences. Be sure to check out our video of "Magneto" and look for upcoming performances!
In a recent freature article in Bass Player Magazine, Jim was named "Chicago Fire" for his hard driving creative approach to bass playing. For the past 23 years Jim has continuously recorded and toured with the legendary Ahmad Jamal Trio, traveling to over 30 countries playing the most prestigious jazz venues and festivals. Jim has also toured with Nancy Wilson, Howard Johnson and Vanessa Rubin, and has recorded with Chris Neville, Malachi Thompson, and Natalia Nazorova, to name a few. Jim spent 12 years performing with the West Point Jazz Band and has earned a reputation of "the hottest and most creative bassists in the tristate area"—truly a force in his own right.
Scott Beall and Friends is a musical project of Scott Beall's compositions designed to generate a pure live and spontaneous expression that synthesizes all the influences of the members. In the debut CD "Out To Play," Scott Beall teams with Jim Cammack (bass) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums) to create a unique blend of original jazz, blues, funk, R&B and even "new age" influences. Be sure to check out our video of "Magneto" and look for upcoming performances!
Nadav Snir-Zelnicker—drums
Nadav Snir-Zelniker was born and raised in Israel in 1974. He picked up the drum sticks at the age of 16 and soon became an active musician in the Israeli music scene, playing jazz, rock and folk music. In 1999 he moved to the US and graduated with a BFA in music from the Jazz department at Purchase College Conservatory of Music in 2002. Nadav soon got very involved in the NYC music scene, providing the rhythmic foundation to such greats as: Jon Faddis, Dr. Todd Coolman, Arthur Lipner, Stella Mars, Howard Wilson big-band among others and performing in numerous venues and festivals around the US. Nadav is also a member of the acclaimed Dekel Bor Trio, The Burr Johnson Band, the Celtic-Fusion band "MacTalla Mo'r" and Neil Alexander's NAIL, among others.
Scott Beall and Friends is a musical project of Scott Beall's compositions designed to generate a pure live and spontaneous expression that synthesizes all the influences of the members. In the debut CD "Out To Play," Scott Beall teams with Jim Cammack (bass) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums) to create a unique blend of original jazz, blues, funk, R&B and even "new age" influences. Be sure to check out our video of "Magneto" and look for upcoming performances!
Nadav Snir-Zelniker was born and raised in Israel in 1974. He picked up the drum sticks at the age of 16 and soon became an active musician in the Israeli music scene, playing jazz, rock and folk music. In 1999 he moved to the US and graduated with a BFA in music from the Jazz department at Purchase College Conservatory of Music in 2002. Nadav soon got very involved in the NYC music scene, providing the rhythmic foundation to such greats as: Jon Faddis, Dr. Todd Coolman, Arthur Lipner, Stella Mars, Howard Wilson big-band among others and performing in numerous venues and festivals around the US. Nadav is also a member of the acclaimed Dekel Bor Trio, The Burr Johnson Band, the Celtic-Fusion band "MacTalla Mo'r" and Neil Alexander's NAIL, among others.
Scott Beall and Friends is a musical project of Scott Beall's compositions designed to generate a pure live and spontaneous expression that synthesizes all the influences of the members. In the debut CD "Out To Play," Scott Beall teams with Jim Cammack (bass) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums) to create a unique blend of original jazz, blues, funk, R&B and even "new age" influences. Be sure to check out our video of "Magneto" and look for upcoming performances!
