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Rhoda Scott + Thad and Mel

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Marc Myers
Jul 25, 2018
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In 1967, organist Rhoda Scott headed off to Paris to study with Nadia Boulanger. Rhoda figured what was good for Tadd Dameron and Quincy Jones would be good for her. She was right. Boulanger, a composer, conductor, and teacher, taught many leading composers and musicians, and she performed occasionally as a pianist and organist. Working with Boulanger, …

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