About

My name is Scott Neilson and I own and operate West End Music. I began my professional music career in 1982 when I joined the Musicians Union and started playing Ska, Reggae, R&B, Jazz and Blues in the bars and clubs of Toronto and Hamilton.

I am a graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music program and offer lessons in music theory. I have been teaching Saxophone in the Hamilton area since 1988 privately, at music stores as well as at Mohawk College, Hillfield-Strathallan College and the Interprovincial Music Camp.

Connections

I have had the opportunity to play with some of Canada's finest musicians including Michael Kaeshammer, Tyler Yarema, David Braid, Alex Pangman, Jeff Healey, Mike Malone, Dave McMurdo, Rob Fekete, Mark Ucci, Clark Johnston, Dave Restivo, Ethan Ardelli and John Meyer. I lead the R&B band Groove Miller and perform regularly in Southern Ontario.

Media

Speak No Evil

Playing with the Chris Bruder Quintet at the Steel City Jazz Festival

Speak No Evil Video

Come Together

Playing a Hammond B3 Organ with Groove Miller

Come Together

Live at The Reservoir Lounge in Toronto

With Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm

Reservoir Lounge

Speaking of Music - CFMU Interview aired 08 February 2025

30 minute interview by Barry Livingston of CFMU Radio.

CFMU Interview 08 February 2025