John Scofield (born 1951) is an American jazz guitarist known for a distinctive, recognizable tone and a career spanning jazz, fusion, funk and blues. He studied at Berklee, played in New York with leaders such as Charles Mingus and Gary Burton, and was a member of Miles Davis's band in the early 1980s. He has recorded trio, band and orchestral projects and collaborated frequently with musicians including Steve Swallow, Bill Stewart, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell and John Medeski.

Born 1951 (USA, Ohio). Studied at Berklee School of Music. Played with Charles Mingus and Gary Burton; joined Miles Davis's group (credited on Decoy). Frequently collaborates with Steve Swallow; notable trio work with Bill Stewart; explored funk and organ-driven projects with John Medeski. Discography includes studio, live, tribute and orchestral albums.

John Scofield is an American jazz guitarist (b.1951) celebrated for a distinctive tone and wide-ranging work across jazz, fusion, funk and blues. Reviews on DeBaser praise his improvisational voice, collaborations (Miles Davis, Steve Swallow, Bill Stewart, John Medeski) and a versatile discography from trio live albums to orchestral projects. The general reception among these reviews is enthusiastic and approving.

For:Fans of jazz guitar, listeners of fusion/jazz-funk, musicians studying improvisation, and readers of DeBaser music reviews.

 John Scofield (b 1951 USA) is among the few guitarists, in the vast musical landscape, capable of 'giving' their instrument a distinctive, original, and unmistakable sound.

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 Scofield possesses one of the greatest qualities of the great jazz musicians: you recognize him after two notes.

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 Three masters divided by age difference but united by great esteem and by having understood the most important thing of all in this field: that music is sharing.

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 May the funk be with you!

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 Scofield still plays with marbles, but he does it well!

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