Kenneth Kamal Scott (3 March 1940 – 1 February 2015) was an American singer, dancer and actor, whose sixty-five-year career had included numerous achievements in a diverse array of genres and settings, including Broadway, jazz, pop, opera, ballet and modern dance.

[2] Other notable accomplishments include dancing as a member of the Alvin Ailey company in 1959, rising to the starring role of The Wiz in the Broadway company from 1975 to 1979,[3][4] scoring a hit with the song Bolinas as featured vocalist with Billy Cobham in 1978,[5] and appearances with the Boston Pops under John Williams.

In his later career, Scott began exploring and teaching the art of Bel canto singing, including a recital at Merkin Hall at Lincoln Center in October 2004.

He became a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity, Pi Eta chapter, on April 6, 2013.

Scott had performed in numerous Broadway shows including The Wiz, Her First Roman, I'm Solomon, Hallelujah, Baby!, Hello, Dolly!