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John Scofield is considered one of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists - along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell. His influence began in the late 70?s and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, funk edged jazz, and R & B.

Born in Ohio and raised in suburban Connecticut, Scofield took up the guitar at age 11, inspired by both rock and blues players. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. After a debut recording with Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, Scofield was a member of the Billy Cobham-George Duke band for two years. In 1977 he recorded with Charles Mingus, and joined the Gary Burton quartet. He began his international career as a bandleader and recording artist in 1978. From 1982-1985, Scofield toured and recorded with Miles Davis. His Davis stint placed him firmly in the foreground of jazz consciousness as a player and composer.

Since that time he has prominently led his own groups in the international Jazz scene, recorded over 30 albums as a leader (many already classics) including collaborations with contemporary favorites like Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Eddie Harris, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau, Mavis Staples, Government Mule, Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano and Phil Lesh. He?s played and recorded with Tony Williams, Jim Hall, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Dave Holland, Terumasa Hino among many jazz legends. Throughout his career Scofield has punctuated his traditional jazz offerings with funk-oriented electric music. All along, the guitarist has kept an open musical mind.

Track List

Disc 1/2

1. Metalwood Ft. John Scofield & Mino Cinelu - 4:48
Strollin'
2. John Scofield - Stick And Stones 3:46
3. Kenji Hino Ft. John Scofield - Toko's Wave 5:21
4. John Scofield with Medeski, Martin & Wood - 4:33
Jeep On 35
5. Mark-Antony Turnage, J. Scofield, J. 4:39
Patitucci, P. Erskine,
Radio-Sinfonie-Orchestrer Frankfurt, HR Big
Band, Hugh Wolff - Fat Lip 2*
6. Chris Potter Ft. John Scofield - Washed Ashore 7:09
7. Joe Henderson ft. John Scofield - Circle 6:09
8. John Scofield Trio ft. Steve Swallow & Bill 7:24
Stewart - Travel John
9. John Scofield With Large Ensemble - Away 3:35
10.Gary Burton & Friends ft. B.B. King & John 6:19
Scofield - Six Pack

Disc 2/2{/b]

1. John Scofield Quintet - Heel To Toe 5:23
2. Herbie Hancock ft. John Scofield - New York 8:37
Minute
3. Tom Harrell ft. John Scofield - The Water's 7:33
Edge
4. Makoto Ozone Trio ft. John Scofield - Lazy 5:58
Uncle
5. The John Scofield Band - Animal Farm 5:40
6. John Scofield - Fez 3:49
7. Teodross Avery ft. John Scofield - Sphere 4:52
8. Kerry Barron ft. John Scofield - Christopher's 4:57
Dance
9. John Patitucci ft. John Scofield - They Heard 4:13
It Twice
10.Gary Thomas ft. John Scofield - You're Under 7:18