Amina Michele Scott , born and raised in Oakland, CA, is an upright and electric bassist, composer, and arranger. She relocated to New Orleans, LA to study at Loyola University and currently attends Florida State University, completing her Masters in Music. A 2017 Ravinia Fellow, she has performed with various artists including Steve Turre, Don Vappie, Wessell "Warm Daddy" Anderson, Nicholas Payton, Jamison Ross, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, Kermit Ruffins, and singer-songwrit er Kristin Diable. She currently plays and tours regularly with The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO), led by drummer and musical director Adonis Rose, as well as co-leads her own bands, Noruz and the Amina Scott Quartet. Tonight she performs with classical and jazz percussionist, educator, clinician, and composer, Leon Anderson. The Amina Scott Quartet tonight features: Amina Scott - bass Leon Anderson - drums Victor Atkins - piano Jalen Baker - vibraphone