Scott Antel Ambush (born April 28, 1970) is an American musician, best known as the bass player of jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra.[1][2][3]

Scott Ambush
Scott (right) at his performance
Scott (right) at his performance
Background information
Born (1970-04-28) April 28, 1970 (age 56)
GenresJazz fusion
InstrumentBass
Member ofSpyro Gyra

Biography

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He was born in Frederick, Maryland, to Webster and Jeanette Lofton Ambush. He attended Urbana Elementary School in Urbana, Maryland, West Frederick Middle, and Frederick High School. After high school, he attended the University of Maryland at College Park.[4] While studying psychology during the day, he was introduced to the Washington, D.C., music scene at night. Through word of mouth, he was recommended for the bass job with Spyro Gyra and filled the bass space after audition. He made his studio debut with Spyro Gyra in 1992 on the album "Three Wishes".[5]

Discography

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With Spyro Gyra

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With Mindset

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  • Mindset (1991)

References

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  1. "Interview - Scott Ambush - For Bass Players Only". For Bass Players Only. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  2. "Scott Ambush overview". TalkBass. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  3. "Band Bios – Spyro Gyra". SpyroGyra official. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  4. Staff, Kristina Negas News-Post. "Fredericks Scott Ambush tours the world as Spyro Gyra bassist". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  5. "Artist Search for "spyro gyra"". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
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