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Born in Ohio
on the day after Christmas, 1951, John Scofield
was raised in suburban Wilton, Connecticut. He picked up guitar
at age 11, inspired by rock and blues players. A local teacher
introduced him to Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall and Pat Martino,
thereby sparking a lifelong love of jazz. John attended the
Berklee College of Music from 1970 to 1973, until his quick move
into the public eye with the Cobham/Duke Band. Scofield toured
and recorded with his own groups as well as a wide variety of
bandleaders (Mingus, Mulligan, Burton, McShann, etc.) Everything
changed when in 1982 , he began a high exposure three-year stint
with Miles Davis. His Miles credits include three recordings
where Scofield supplying several compositions as well as his
guitar work.
Never at
rest, Scofield has recorded over 26 critically acclaimed albums
as a leader. These recordings - many already classics -
include collaborations with contemporary favorites like Pat
Metheny, Bill Frisell, the late Eddie Harris and Joe Lovano. As a
featured guest, he has shared his unique guitar sound with major
talents including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson,
McCoy Tyner and Jim Hall, to name just a few. A trailblazer of
jazz in the 80s a perennial poll winner, bandleader, master
improviser, composer and major player in the music arena: John
Scofield brought groove music to its knees on his second Verve
recording, A GO GO.
2000 finds
Scofield continuing his exploration of the funky side of jazz
with a new recording BUMP and a fresh band. Touring with bass,
drums and rhythm guitar, Scofield revels in an energetic,
swinging jazz interpretation of the classic Rock band
configuration.
March
2002
Biography courtesy of Saudades Tourneen
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