John Scott

Biography

Patrick John O'Hara Scott (born 1930) 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.