Singer-songwriter Marilyn Scott’s career-long flirtation with the Great American Songbook blossoms into a fully realized romance with the August 31 release of Nightcap, her second recording for Prana Entertainment. Acclaimed for her emotionally compelling style with both pop and jazz songs, Scott—with the guidance of longtime collaborator and Grammy winning producer George Duke takes a gently swinging, bluesy and jazzy approach to “eight songs I’ve been holding on to in my heart”: “I Wished On A Moon,” “Smile,” “Here’s That Rainy Day,” “Stardust,” “Isn’t This A Lovely Day,” “Here’s To Life,” “Yesterdays” and “If It’s The Last Thing I Do.” Scott’s rendition of “The Look of Love” (from 1998’s Avenues of Love) earned Duke a Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement with vocals. Earlier Scott recordings feature stunning versions of the classics “Skylark,” “The Summer Knows” and “You Don’t Know Me.” Looking back fondly at these successes, she believes that Nightcap is a glorious opportunity to bring her passion f