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John Scofield
Meet the artist
A guitarist known for his bluesy tones and dynamic riffs. After working with Miles Davis, he developed a style of music that seamlessly blends jazz improvisation and funk, as well as R&B energy. A slightly rough guitar sound meets distinctive placement around the beat.
Twisted blues phrases fit both repeating funk grooves and complex jazz harmony. Short exchanges with keyboards, bass and drums accumulate differences within a shared pulse. The unpolished edges feel conversational rather than abrasive. Changing lineups reveal a recognizable guitar personality meeting varied rhythmic settings without losing its own accent.
Where to start listening
Enjoy the guitar's grainy texture and the placement of its phrases against the beat. Repeating bass and drum figures make the bends in the melody stand out.
1998A Go Go
John Scofield
A collaboration with Medeski, Martin & Wood. The dense rhythm is created by the organ, bass, and drums. Guitar lines that incorporate elements of blues are intertwined in this composition.
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2002Uberjam
John Scofield
A work by a band consisting of Avi Botnick and others. It combines guitar and rhythm repetitions with electronic sounds, allowing for the free development of funk and jam elements.
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