Grammy-Nominated Bassist & Recording Engineer
Scott
Petito
Five decades behind the bass and the console. 1,000+ recordings. From Woodstock to the world.
About
Five Decades at the Crossroads of Great Music
Scott Petito is a Grammy-nominated bassist, composer, producer, and recording engineer whose career spans five decades and over 1,000 recordings.
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Bassist. Engineer.
The Performer
World-Class Bassist
Five decades performing and recording with jazz legends, folk icons, and rock pioneers. From The Band to Dave Brubeck, Jack DeJohnette to Mercury Rev.
The Engineer
NRS Recording Studios
More jazz recorded in the Hudson Valley than any other local producer. Vintage analog warmth meets modern digital precision in a world-class facility.
Scott is always at the crossroads where great music occurs. Whether at the helm of his desk as the engineer at his studio, or at his bass for his own recording projects or tribute projects or just about any musical environment. He is always in control and a trusted voice.
Featured Work
Selected Discography
Evolution
The Blues Project
2023
First new album in 50 years - Scott co-produced
Many Worlds
2023
Bass Magazine feature
Rainbow Gravity
2018
JazzTimes featured review
Performer
Five decades of performances with jazz legends, folk icons, and rock pioneers. Grammy nominations with Trio Brubeck, Doc Watson, and Pete Seeger.
Listen02NRS Studios
World-class recording engineer and studio owner. More jazz recorded in the Hudson Valley than any other local producer. Vintage analog meets modern digital.
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Grammy-nominated productions spanning jazz, folk, world music, and beyond. From Mercury Rev to Jack DeJohnette.
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