John Scofield

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John Scofield/Joe Lovano

Mark Anthony Turnage, one of the most respected composers of his generation, has transformed Scofield’ compostions in a multi-concerto entitled, “Scorched” (Scofield Orchestrated) with arrangements including chamber orchestra, jazz big band and jazz trio, with Peter Erskine and John Patitucci. His composition” A Man Descending” puts aside the the somewhat stuffy structures of the classical canon in favor of improvisational excitement delivered by one of jazz’s greatest improvisers, Joe Lovano.

That's Enough 1:36 John Scofield
Something's Got A Hold Of Me 1:10 John Scofield
I'm a Soldier 1:33 John Scofield
Trio Blues 4:16 John Scofield
MSMW - Little Walter Rides Again 3:55 John Scofield
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REVIEWS

Scofield’s muse has evolved from guitar standards to post-bop to fusion and back again. (He wears) a gilded robe as the modern messiah of “Terminator jazz.”
Downbeat

…an incredibly resourceful display of devices and stradegies…he just burned.
The New York Times

Scofield combines the chess-champ braininess of his solos with a taste for standard song forms and expansive bursts of volume…a manna for the straight ahead jazz fan.
The Boston Phoenix

Scofield’s exercise of unconventional playing embraces the kind of musical exploration that drives jazz forward with optimism.
All About Jazz