Scott Marischen
Scott Marischen is a distinguished jazz harpist and guitarist who has been an integral part of the South Florida music community for over three decades. Throughout his career, he has composed, produced, and performed extensively, earning a reputation for his sophisticated technique, deep musicality, and command of the jazz tradition.
In addition to his work as a performer, Scott operates a full-time event music enterprise, collaborating with accomplished musicians from across Florida. His ensembles are regularly featured at high-end private events, corporate functions, and exclusive venues, where they deliver engaging performances tailored to each occasion.
“The harp is not one usually associated with jazz, pop, and world music. That has been my goal, to a achieve a real sense that the harp fits perfectly within those realms. That’s the journey.”
- Scott Marischen
Scott is a full-time musician who writes, transcribes, and performs on both harp and guitar. Renowned for his extraordinary talent and professionalism, he has built a distinguished career spanning over three decades. His audiences have included three living U.S. Presidents, numerous political leaders, and celebrities such as Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Sylvester Stallone. Scott's band has also had the honor of opening private shows for legendary performers like Tony Bennett, Lionel Richie, Roger Daltrey, and Liza Minnelli.
Resorts & Corporate Events
Scott has performed his music live at resorts across the globe, places like the Breakers Palm Beach, Ritz-Carlton’s, and Four Seasons. His corporate clients are a veritable Fortune 500 Who’s who including American Express, AT&T, Disney, and Paramount Pictures. He can play any music style from Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, Pop, Disco, Reggae, World, and more.
“Most people can only hear three things about the way someone plays, how high, how loud and how fast. And I am sure if you wanted to put your energy in that direction you could be one of if not the loudest highest fastest cat out there. But if you did that I myself would be disappointed because I would have hoped you would have opted for beauty instead.”
– Chet Baker speaking to Bob Mover
Featured Music - Alligator Alley
Here is the long awaited album by veteran Jazz Harpist Scott Marischen. The music on Alligator Alley showcases Scott’s incredible talent for transforming what is considered by many a classical and traditional instrument, to a Jazz instrument. Scott treats the harp as an improvisational instrument allowing for a much richer experience and boundless style.