Lisa Scannell

Originally from from Florida, USA, Lisa studied at the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, California and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Living in Switzerland since 1994, Lisa currently works and records with various professional bands and does studio jobs.

Current bands include Christoph Walter Orchestra, Frank Tender Band, Larissa Baumann, Jazz-ce que c’est and Exciting Jazz Crew (see Bands for further information).

She accompanied the Jacksons (4 brothers of the Jackson 5), Mick Hucknall (Simply Red), Donna Summer, Nelly Furtado, Tom Odell, Hurts, Leona Lewis, James Gruntz, Marc Sway, Seven and Daniel Powter, among others, at Art on Ice in 2009 – 2016 with the Art on Ice Band.

She has also played with Bo Katzman, Gary Scott, Chris & Mike, Wilhelm Toll, Soul Survivor, Contrast Family, Yvonne Moore, Richard Broadnax, Bonnie Jeanne Taylor and J.J. salsa/merengue band, as well as other funk, rock, blues, salsa, gospel, jazz and big band formations. She has subbed with Chi Coltrane, Swissters, Funky Brotherhood, ETH Big Band, John Brack Band, Dani Kalt and more.

Previously in the USA, Lisa worked as a bassist at Walt Disney World as well as with various top 40, rock, reggae, jazz, big band and salsa bands and musicals. She accompanied singers and new formations of groups such as The Platters, The Drifters, The Coasters, Gene Chandler and Spencer Davis.

Discography:

With Larissa Baumann:
Gotta Break Free (2020)

With Nelly Patty:
Fang das Licht (2019)

With Christoph Walter Orchestra:
Der Schlager – Eine musikalische Zeitreise

With the Bo Katzman Chor:
Voices of Paradise (1998), Heaven & Earth (1999), Betlehem (2000), Spirit of Joy (2001), Mystery Moon (2002), The Gospel Book (2003), Heaven’s Gate (2004), Symphony of Life (2005), Gospel Road (2006), Soul River (2007), Gospel Visions (2008), Gospel Locomotion (2009), Winter Nights (2010), Land of Dreams (2011), Glory Day (2012), Neue Ufer (2013).

With Chris & Mike:
Nightlive (2006/07) (live CD and live DVD), These are the Days (2009), These are the Days – live (2010) (live CD and live DVD), Pianopopuläär (2014)

With Frank Tender:
Frank Tender Band: The Groove of the 50’s & 60’s (2001), There’s Always your Love (single), King Size (2007)

With Richard Broadnax:
Save a Moment for Me (1998), Gospel Joy & Blues (2001)

A sampling of various studio jobs:
SwissTop (Schweizer Radio DRS) (1994/95)
Alive: New Chance (2004)
Brass of Praise: Connect (2007)