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John Scofield
American jazz guitarist and composer (born 1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Scofield (born December 26, 1951)[2] is an American guitarist and composer. His music over a long career has blended jazz, jazz fusion, funk, blues, soul and rock.[1] He first came to mainstream attention as part of the band of Miles Davis; he has toured and recorded with many prominent jazz artists including saxophonists Eddie Harris, Dave Liebman, Joe Henderson, and Joe Lovano; keyboardists George Duke, Joey DeFrancesco, Herbie Hancock, Larry Goldings, and Robert Glasper; fellow guitarists Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Pat Martino, and Bill Frisell; bassists Marc Johnson and Jaco Pastorius; and drummers Billy Cobham and Dennis Chambers. Outside the world of jazz, he has collaborated with Phil Lesh, Mavis Staples, John Mayer, Medeski Martin & Wood, and Gov't Mule.[3]
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Background information | |
Born | (1951-12-26) December 26, 1951 (age 72) Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, acid jazz[1] |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1970s–present |
Labels | Enja, Gramavision, Blue Note, Verve, EmArcy ECM |
Website | www |