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Scott Jeffers Traveler

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Scott Jeffers Traveler (born Scott Jeffers) is an American composer, singer, violinist and multi-instrumentalist; he is based in Phoenix AZ.[1] He writes, records and performs world music (Celtic music, Middle Eastern music, Asian music) fused with Rock. He is the lead performer of the World Fusion Rock band, Traveler and he performs solo one-man world music showcase.[1][2][3] He plays the oud, bouzouki, guitar, and loutar, he has four-octave vocal range.

Music Career (2000 - present)

Scott Jeffers Traveler formed the ethnic fusion rock band, Traveler, in 2000 along with releasing the first Traveler album.[4] His compositions mix traditional ethnic music styles with progressive rock.[1][5] In his own words: "It evolved quite naturally, it just seemed to make sense putting traditional music to rock, just as the Blues electrified became early rock n roll, and later with bands like Deep Purple with classical elements, it just seemed like there should be no reason why these two intense musical elements shouldn’t be fused."[2]

He writes most of his compositions on the road, traveling in Asia, in the Middle-East and in Europe.[6] The exotic instruments he brings back from his journeys are played both on recordings and on live concerts.[2] His albums feature legendary rock musicians: Ken Mary, David Ellefson, Steve Conley (F5), and ethnic music specialists Qais Essar, Steve Conley (F5), Anupam Shobhakar, Poranguí. He is an intense theatrical performer.[7] Scott Jeffers Traveler has been invited to world music festivals in Fethiye, Turkey,[8] and performed in festivals in Canada, in the UK and in the US.[9] In Fethiye, he also had the opportunity to work with young music students.[10]

Of the world music genres one specialty of Traveler's music is Celtic Rock. With Traveler, he is returning performer of the Fountain Hill St. Patrick's Day Festival and the Highland Games; he was featured on the cover of The Desert Shamrock magazine.[11] Another specialty of Traveler music is holiday music with ethnic music overtones. Scott Jeffers Traveler performs at the annual Las Noches de las Luminarias throughout December every year since 2010 in the Desert Botanical Garden, and he is also returning performer of the concert series in the Garden.[7] In 2019 he appeared on in interview at AZRadio.Live.[6]

Collaborations

He was lead vocalist and violinist of the 2009 Northern Light Orchestra concert[12][13] and their albums. Scott Jeffers performed voice and singing in animation movies.[14]

Discography

Traveler albums[15][16][5]

  • Out Of The Dust (2019)
  • The Celtic Collection (2016)
  • Symphonia (2015)
  • Winds Of Ksar Ghilane (2014)
  • Traveler Christmas (2014)
  • Onward Journey (2013)
  • Marrakesh (2012)
  • Mutiny (2012), featuring Rusty Jeffers
  • Mongol (2011), featuring Ken Mary on drums
  • Old World Christmas (2011)
  • Ancient Lands (2008)
  • Phoenicia (2007)
  • Celtica (2007)
  • Fields Forever (2005)
  • Arabian Crossing (2003)
  • Shadows and Dust (2002)
  • Traveler, self-titled (2000)

Filmography

  • White Horse (2020)[14] - postproduction
  • Two Pennies (2018) - role: Ivan[17]
  • Jake and the Giants (2015) - role: Fe[18]
  • NLO Spirit of Christmas (2009) - role: Himself [12]

Trivia

Scott Jeffers was lead singer and composer of the progressive rock band, Prophecy (US).[19] He released his first full length solo album, The Other Side in 1995.[20]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Meet Scott Jeffers of Traveler in Central". Voyage Phoenix. 2018-02-20. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Scott Jeffers - Traveler". Lady Obscure. 2013-01-01. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ Ellefson, David (2010-03-05). "Megadeth Bassist Ellefson Interviews Northern Light Orchestra's Scott Jeffers". Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. ↑ Dominic, Serene (2007-06-07). "Traveler". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Traveler - WOMEX". WOMEX. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Boggs, Jimmy Lee (2019-05-18). "Independent Artist Spotlight Show: Scott Jeffers Traveler - A True Celtic Experience". AZRadio.Live at TuneIn. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Cordova, Randy (2013-09-23). "Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series at DBG". The Republic. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  8. ↑ "Scott Jeffers & Traveler World Music – A Deep Blue Bar Treat". Turkey's for Life. 2014-04-12. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  9. ↑ Les, Roka (2019-06-15). "Utah Arts Festival 2019: Music headliners run the gamut of hybrid styles, virtually every genre". The Utah Review. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  10. ↑ "Scott Jeffers of Traveler Joins Fethiye Saz-Students for Magical Performance". Fethiye Times. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  11. ↑ "Music Sing Dance Play". The Desert Shamrock. 2018-04-30. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "NLO Spirit of Christmas". IMDb. 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  13. ↑ "Christian Charity Gives Away Rocking Christmas Free Christmas Music Download, Boat Angel presents a "Cool Christmas" with Northern Light Orchestra". Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel. 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Scott Jeffers on IMDb". Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  15. ↑ "Scott Jeffers Traveler". Periferic Records. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  16. ↑ "Scott Jeffers traveler - Albums". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  17. ↑ "Two Pennies". IMDb. 2018-12-25. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  18. ↑ "Jake and the Giants". IMDb. 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  19. ↑ "Prophecy on Encyclopaedia Metallum". Encyclopaedia Metallum, The Metal Archives. 2009-08-26. Retrieved 2020-04-04. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  20. ↑ "Scott Jeffers: The Other Side". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-04-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)


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