John Scott (composer)

John Scott
Born
Patrick John O'Hara Scott

1930 (age 95–96)
Bristol, England
Occupations
  • Composer
  • conductor
  • arranger
Years active1960s–present
Musical career
Also known as
  • Johnny Scott
  • Patrick John Scott
Genres
Instruments

Patrick John O'Hara Scott (born 1930) (also credited as John Scott, Johnny Scott and Patrick John Scott), is an English composer, conductor, and jazz musician. He began his career as a pop and jazz arranger and session musician, before becoming well-known for his film and television scores, including collaborations with directors such as Richard Donner, Mike Hodges, Hugh Hudson, Norman Jewison, Irvin Kershner, Ilaiyaraaja, and Norman J. Warren. He is also a composer of contemporary classical music.