I'm glad to share with all the people some of the messages I've got from friends, fans and people that enjoy my music, ... memories, suggestions, compliments... whose make me feeling that I'm still spending my life giving something to the world.
And I want to thank everybody who wrote and visited me at my Jazz Art Center in Rome; thanks to all people being so close to me, and really sorry to those friends still waiting for my delate answer !.. I am 82 years old...Tony Scott

In 1961 I had the audacity to jump out of the audience at his concert in Hong Kong, to leap on the stage with my clarinet and started to blow with the great man.

He loved it, we blew in competition, we blew together.
The audience got to their feet. We blew together and went down into the auditorium playing away together and the audience went into emotional riot. Obviously Tony wont remember it but for me and a lot of people in Hong Kong, it was an historical moment.

As a pro he allowed me to jump in a Televised show, he let me in and we played magic together. Not only is he a genius but he is musically generous to we lesser clarineteurs. We played together as if we were made together, when it happens in such harmony of minds it is very moving and how it happens spontaneously like that is inexplicable, it just happens. It was magic. I guess there was a tv recording, I don't know. Anyway, as a lesser mortal, may I convey my respects and fondest memories to the great man.
God Bless and thanks be for such a remarkable genius and generous man.
Peter Shepherd - May 3 ,2003

Dear Mr. Scott, My name is John Simna. I am a broadcaster in Cleveland, Ohio at radio stations WCLV FM and WRMR AM. It has been my pleasure since 1977 to be the host of a weekly jazz program. I have over the years featured your recordings on the show.
On the weekend of June 14th and 15th this year (the program airs Saturday night/Sunday morning) I'm assembling a program to celebrate your birthday.
I'll be playing at least one recording by you each half hour. I have wanted to write to you for several years to thank you not only for your many great recordings, but also for the times I was able to hear you in person. I was in the US Army stationed at the NATO base in Naples in 1970 and 1971, and you came down from Rome to the service club there several times. I knew you from your earlier recordings, and was even more impressed by your powerful playing in person. Thank you very much for all of your great music.
John Simna - Cleveland Ohio - May 2003

Dear Tony, I will always treasure that golden afternoon -talking about music and life. I feel I now understand your music much better than before... I came home and listened to your recordings with a totally fresh mind. On a purely personal level it was a joy to experience the warmth that you radiate and excitement that still suffuses your attitude to life.
Dear Cinzia you are a wonderful person...thank you so much for making our visit such a joy, the creativity that is your life is inspirational and we both feel that you and Tony are so perfect together.
Till the next time we all meet... Alan Austin - London May 5 2003

Dear Tony and Cinzia what a lovely day we had on Friday.
We enjoyed seeing your both so ... and thank you for a delicious lunch.
We loved your paintings and ceramics and are delighted with the tile and the plate, which I'm admiring as I write this.
And then there were the dogs... Hope to see you again soon. with love and very best wishes. Christabel - London - May 5 2003

...Quella sera al Blu Lab c'era un concerto di Michel Petrucciani con Paolino Della Porta al contrabbasso e Manu Roche alla batteria.
Tony era passato a salutare Petrucciani ed io ho fatto quegli scatti in un momento di pausa nei camerini.Fu un momento molto emozionante vedere il "Gigante" Tony Scott che era inginocchiato al "Piccolo" Michel Petrucciani (mi riferisco alla loro diversa corporatura fisica naturalmente)
Tony e Michel parlarono per alcuni minuti guardandosi negli occhi lucidi dalla commozione, fu un momento toccante. Quella sera Tony mi disse che stava lavorando a "Astral Meditation". Poi non ho mai avuto più occasione di incontrare di nuovo Tony Scott....mi sarebbe piaciuto parlare ancora del suo progetto musicale sulla Musica dell'Universo. Sento molto spesso "Musica for Zen Meditation", lo ascolto quando voglio viaggiare con la mente verso dimensioni piu' sottili.. Pino Mannarino - Roma - May 2003

I have shared Tony's cd's with friends and family and everybody loves them (of course). I am so happy that I was able to be there for your big weekend of concerts. It was incredible to see Tony shining on stage again, and all of the young talents that came out were so inspiring for me as well. I hope all is going well and you are not too overloaded with work! Take care and good luck with everything, and getting ready for the big NY! Love, Christa p.s. What is the name of the movie that Tony was in? Christa Marie - Alaska - 19 May 2003

Mr. Tony Scott, I'm a songwriter ("Something Stupid" - Frank & Nancy Sinatra; "Cab Driver - Drive By Mary's Place" - Mills Brothers, etc.). Many years ago, I bought an LP entitled "Two Sides Of Tony Scott."
As my Dad played clarinet back in the 30s, and my daughter majored in music on the same instrument, I have been around reeds all my life, but never played one, as I always had a stronger left hand on piano, and gravitated to low brass.
I just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your work, and am glad that you're still thrilling people with your tones and music. Best Wishes, C. Carson Parks - May 17, 2003

Dear Tony and Cinzia, such a great blessing it has been to know you both. I have learned such valuable lessons...from the stories of Tony's New York days (amazing) to clarinet instruction; to the simple point of never being late... Thank you for opening your hearts and home to me for these special days will be with me forever. Best wishes for your Xaca and "Tony's Bar" - Love Christa - Alaska - May 15, 2003

In 1961 I had the audacity to jump out of the audience at his concert in Hong Kong, to leap on the stage with my clarinet and started to blow with the great man. He loved it, we blew in competition, we blew together.
The audience got to their feet. We blew together and went down into the auditorium playing away together and the audience went into emotional riot.
Obviously Tony wont remember it but for me and a lot of people in Hong Kong, it was an historical moment. As a pro he allowed me to jump in a Televised show, he let me in and we played magic together. Not only is he a genius but he is musically generous to we lesser clarineteurs.
We played together as if we were made together, when it happens in such harmony of minds it is very moving and how it happens spontaneously like that is inexplicable, it just happens. It was magic. I guess there was a TV recording, I don't know. Anyway, as a lesser mortal, may I convey my respects and fondest memories to the great man.
God Bless and thanks be for such a remarkable genius and generous man.
Peter Shepherd - May 3, 2003

Came across your website and was fascinated by catching up with your colorful and most interesting life. The website itself is a work of art, and it paints an inside into the man you are.
We first crossed paths at the THREE DEUCES in 1946.
We were both still in uniform, as a Benny Goodman aficionado I was spellbound by the young man on the bandstand playing the clarinet like no one I ever heard before. I a spoke with you between sets and learned that your name was Tony Sciacca. I followed your career from that point on catching most of your gigs in the New York area.
Most notably one at THE HALF NOTE on Hudson St. where I heard for the first time Bill Evans on piano. You sure knew how to pick 'em.
You left for the Orient shortly after that gig, and I got to hear you t the DOM on St.Mark's Pl. upon your return to U.S. I also got to meet one of your daughters at that place.
We made contact again in the 80's at LES LIEBER'S JAZZ at Noon.
You were celebrating a birthday and the chocolate cupcake they brought you promptly ended up in the bell of your clarinet.
I took your manuscript to my friend Ellen McNeilly at Alfred Knopf and unfortunately it didn't get published.
We had lunch at Giordano's on 40th St and 9th Ave. and that was the last time I saw you. You have led a most interesting life, and I wish you many more years of discovery.
I'm a survivor like you and at age 82 retired and living in Delray Beach, Florida with my wife Shirley of 56 years. Spent many a night at The Street before marrying Shirley Resnick who dated Paul the guitar player in tyhe band at Governors Island. Small world isn't it.
On one occasion we caught you at a club playing LOVER MAN, and that became our song.
Took up the chromatic harmonica some 4 yars ago and play a lot of Legrand, Gershwin, and Porter. Not as goot as Toots but getting there. Your website a blast!!! Please respond. Hank Halberstadt - April 14, 2003

Hello Cinzia and Tony, This is Gonzague saying a quick Hello from Paris. I hope you are doing great.
I now have a drums teacher. He's a great drummer but especially a great teacher, loves teaching and has a very special approach to it, not academical, but really oriented to playing Music, jazz especially, no "technical" bla bla. He actually played with you Tony ! That was 30 years ago in Paris. I had read it in his biography one of his book ("The art of melodic drumming"), and he was very surprised to learn that I knew you ! His name is Georges Paczynski. He says hello ! (He doesn't have an email). Take care ! Gonzague - Paris, France - March 28, 2003

Hey Tony Shaka (Scott)..... Its been a long time since we were in Tokyo. That was when you me and Dan Doherty were there working at Armed Forces Radio and television. Remember those days and nights we sat around talking at all hours of the day and night. How have you been? I told my wife Karen about you and your music while you were in Tokyo...and the time you spent at the king's palace in Thailand. Remember the King was a jazz guy as well. I have been thinking about going to Italy for a long time now. I read your wife's E-Mail she sent to my wife. So you are working now with that other clarinet player....(smile) The thing I remember the most was when you had that hit piece in Tokyo..."Osoba-Mambo"...remember that? Another fond memory was when we were at that restaurant and you copied the song Greensleeves down on a piece of paper while we were eating Russian hamburgers. Those were good times. You look different with that beard. I would have never known who you were accept for your axe. Dan is still out in California some place...I haven't talked with him for a long time as well. When I do contact him I will tell him I finally found you. Wish my wife Karen and I were there with you. We would love to meet your spouse Cinzia. God bless and stay in touch.
Jack Tyson...The Japanese speaking brother!!!! - Las Vegas - March 19, 2003

I am thrilled to hear Tony will be playing in NYC. It is way over do. It will be great to see him again. Please give him my love. His picture is on my wall and I think of him often. I may know of a place but won't know anything for sure for a month or two, I will keep my ears open and if I hear of anything will let you know immediately. Looking forward to seeing you both, Hayes Greenfield - March 17, 2003

Is Tony still alive? Peter Schwartz - March 4, 2003

A terrific web page. As an 18 year old I had the pleasure of seeing you in 1959 on the Island of Bermuda. I soon forgot Elvis. Thanks for then and all the years since.
Larry Bosler, Sugarcreek, Ohio - February 22, 2003

Mi ha parlato di Lei il caro Gigi Cifarelli, sono andata a curiosare nel suo sito e sono sbalordita. Spero di avere modo di incontrarla in futuro e ascoltare le sue dolci note. Con ammirazione Carla - Italy - February 5, 2003

Hello you two, Hope things are going well. Thinking about you Tony !!
I love you Tony !!!! Glenn Ferris - Paris, France - January 28, 2003

Hey Tony - I'm not sure if you remember the gigs we did with Sandro Cerino at the Scimmie some years back. I'm the trombone player who was always in a good mood, haha! We played with Claudio Angeleri too.. Anyway, an old employer of mine ran in to you this winter: John Firmin. He said you were doing great and sounding like the Tony of old I knew. You were our mentor, man! I hope you're feeling good and happy. I just wrote to say what's up, and that I will be in Europe with a little hip-hop band I've been working with, Mingus Amungus. I don't know if it would be your thing (rappers/semi nude chick dancer), but we'll be in Europe from 2/1-2/13 (check www.mingusamungus.com for tour schedule...). Then I'm off to Bergamo to play some quintet stuff with my old friends Tino Tracanna and Paolo Fresu for another week. Lookin' forward to being back in Italy; this shit over here is kinda crazy. McCarthyism all over again, and then some. Well, clarinet man- take care and hope to hear from you some time soon. PS: ever finish your all "Lush Life" record?! Ciao Marty - Martin Dietrich(San Francisco, CA) - January 19, 2003

Just listened to your Zen and Yoga albums,sublime. Pete - January 14, 2003

Everybody musician I have talked with since my return to San Francisco last week was excited about and curious about my visit with Tony. He has more fans than any of us thought. My former trombone player; Marty Wehner lived in Milano in '80's told me he played with Tony and hung out with him during that period. He is going to email you himself. I think the United States is ready for the return of the "legend". We can only hope that this trip to NYC gets the critical attention it deserves. John Firmin - January 14, 2003

Hello Tony and Cinzia, We made it back to California just a few hours ago. Visiting with Tony was better than the Sistine Chapel.
I can't wait to call people up this afternoon and tell them that I hung out with the "Old Lion". Tony is like me in that he has a tendency to just tell people the truth which isn't exactly the most tactful method in show business.
You make a lot of real friends being truthful but you also piss off the people that don't want the truth. So then you are labelled eccentric or even difficult.
But artists are suppose to be about the truth. And any person that is fun and interesting is eccentric regardless of their profession. Who wants to hang out and be normal? Boring if you ask me.
I am sure that the NYC gig will bring Tony the long overdue recognition he deserves. As Jules would say in his high little voice. "Tony Scott fucked up a lot of people coming up with that jive ass New Age music. Right up there with Bird fucking with people's heads" Love to you all, John Firmin - January 6, 2003

Hello from Up State New York, My name is Kate Charbonneau and I grew up in Valley Stream, NY.
I lived in the house next to Nick and Audrey Sciacca.
I have some vivid memories as a child on hot sultry summer nights falling asleep to the sounds of guitar, mandolin, bongos and more...these sounds of improv jazz winding me to sleep. I wanted to tell Tony Scott how what seemed like a few moments of childhood opened the door to a lifetime of creativity and spirituality.
From this website which I have just come upon I see that culture and spirit have been a mainstay of Tony Scott's life and living Tony's brother Nick had a son 'Nick' whom I was always eager to baby-sit for, I must admit, the reason being that there was a piano in this house and many objects from all over the world. Nick, the father was an exotic creature and I examined him, his objects and his music.
He taught me a few chords on the piano and off I went on a rather lonely road to music and art where I remain today well centered and thriving. I studied voice, sang as a very young girl around NY, Jazz and Standards.
I now run a program for Urban Youth: YATMA Youth Advancement Through Music and Art. I work with many artist, musicians. I hire them to be with, to teach inner city kids about art, jazz and culture. It is a very successful program and really a blast for me to be a part of.
I just wanted to somehow communicate a small thing...a small on going story to Tony Scott. I took my flight from some spirit I heard in his and his brother Nicks moving around sound and rhythm from across the driveway on hot summer nights on Long Island. thank you. Kate Charbonneau - December 12, 2002

My name is Paul Cohen. I am a drummer, not Paul Cohen the trumpet player.
I lived with Tony in the summer of 1958 while a college student. I have not seen Tony for almost 40 years. I am now a lawyer living in California. I plan to be be in Italy in the summer of 2003 with my family. My son is marrying a girl whose family comes from Northern Italy. How does one get in touch with Tony? - Paul Cohen December 2, 2002

Tuttoaposto!
Una emozione magica e forte non l'avevamo mai provata. Adesso sì!
Respect you.
E' stato il giorno più bello della nostra vita. Vi vogliamo un bene dell'anima. Grazie per tutto il vostro amore. Roy e Picciotti."
Roy Paci & Aretuska Band - Italy - October 30, 2002

Hi Tony, Just want to say hi and hope that you are well. Was listening to the radio and it was a Billy Holiday birthday broadcast and there you were blowing. Sounded wonderful. love, Hayes Greenfield - April 9, 2001

It has been many years, 1950s, when Jerry Montana, also a clarinetist, ran the Bankers Club, from 1952 to 1960.
I remember your band had Henry Grimes on bass and Al Haig on piano.
I cannot remember the rest of your great group.
I believe that during that time you appeared at the Newport, Rhode Island Jazz Festival. The New York newspapers ran reviews that stated, "the Kittens" (small groups) outplayed the Cats (large groups), and your group got rave reviews. Around that time you left for the Orient, returning to New York, playing at Dom in the Village. When I went to the Half Note in the Village, I always asked Sonny where you were, they said Germany, etc.
Rudy and I do miss your music stateside and hope you make it back here someday soon. Your Fan in Jazz, Romano
P.S. Rudy and I have come to the conclusion that the year may be 1958 when you played Newport, Rhode Island.
Romano Perujo- October 30, 2000