Christian Scott

Christian Scott, also known as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, is a Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer known for his innovative ‘Stretch Music’ concept and custom instrument designs, offering a unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds for diverse collaborations. After releasing his independent debut ‘Christian Scott’ in 2002, Christian Scott signed with Concord Music in 2005. His major label debut, ‘Rewind That’ (2006), earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Scott began performing professionally at 16 with Donald Harrison Jr.’s quintet, also appearing on his albums ‘Paradise Found’ and ‘Kind of New.’ A 2004 Berklee College of Music graduate, he followed this with acclaimed albums including ‘Anthem’ (2007) and ‘Live at Newport’ (2008), lauded by NPR for a ‘New Era of Jazz,’ and was named one of Ebony’s 30 Young Leaders Under 30 in 2007.

His career boasts six Grammy nominations in total. In 2017, he joined the supergroup R+R=NOW, releasing ‘Collagically Speaking’ (2018) and ‘R+R=NOW Live’ (2021). His 2019 album ‘Ancestral Recall’ and 2020 live album ‘Axiom’ both received Grammy nominations. Beyond recordings, Scott has designed a signature line of brass instruments with Adams Musical Instruments and the unique ‘Adjuah bow’ electric harp.

Chief Adjuah released his latest acclaimed album, ‘Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning,’ in 2023.