Known as “The Queen of the Organ,” Shirley Scott (1934–2002) was a trailblazing jazz musician celebrated for her soulful mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ. Emerging from Philadelphia’s vibrant jazz scene, she gained prominence in the 1950s and ’60s alongside tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, blending blues, gospel, and bebop into a distinct, grooving style. A prolific bandleader and composer, Scott recorded extensively for labels like Prestige and Impulse!, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of jazz organists and listeners worldwide.