Group

Scope

Dutch Jazz group (1970's)

From: Zwolle, Netherlands
Active: 1972–1976
Releases: 3

About

Scope was a Dutch jazz rock group that was active from 1971 to 1976. It was founded in the city of Zwolle by keyboardist/flutist Rik Elings and drummer Henk Zomer as a successor to their band Strange Power. Their compositions utilize elements of jazz as well as progressive rock combined with the prominent use of sounds that are typical of the decade such as the use of the wah-wah pedal. During their period of activity they were popular in the jazz rock scene in the Netherlands and often compared by Dutch publications to other jazz fusion groups, mostly those that originated in the United States.

They are also often associated with bands from the Dutch progressive rock scene. The band released two albums in the 70s and a third one, which consists of unreleased recordings, was released on streaming platforms during the 2010s and made more widely available in 2020.

From Scope (Dutch band) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Members

Erik Raayman 1972–1974 · original member · former bass guitar
Rens Newland 1972–1976 · original member · former guitar
Henk Zomer 1972–1976 · original member · former drums (drum set)
Rik Elings 1972–1976, 1974–1976 · original member · former flute, keyboard, bass guitar
Rob Franken 1974–1976 · former keyboard
Arthur Clarck 1976–1976 · former bass
Robert Vink 1976–1976 · former drums (drum set)