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John Scofield

Albums

Swallow Tales
Swallow Tales
Combo 66
Combo 66
Hudson
Hudson
Country For Old Men
Country For Old Men
Past Present
Past Present
Sco-Mule
Sco-Mule
MSMW Juice
MSMW Juice
Überjam Deux
Überjam Deux
MSMW Live
MSMW Live
A Moment's Peace
A Moment's Peace
54
54
Piety Street
Piety Street
This Meets That
This Meets That
MSMW Out Louder
MSMW Out Louder
Trio Beyond Saudades
Trio Beyond Saudades
That's What I Say
That's What I Say
En Route
En Route
Scorched
Scorched
Up All Night
Up All Night
ScoLoHoFo Oh!
ScoLoHoFo Oh!
Überjam
Überjam
Works For Me
Works For Me
Bump
Bump
A Go Go
A Go Go
Quiet
Quiet
Groove Elation
Groove Elation
I Can See Your House From Here
I Can See Your House From Here
Hand Jive
Hand Jive
What We Do
What We Do
Grace Under Pressure
Grace Under Pressure
Meant To Be
Meant To Be
Time On My Hands
Time On My Hands
Pick Hits Live
Pick Hits Live
Flat Out
Flat Out
Loud Jazz
Loud Jazz
Blue Matter
Blue Matter
Still Warm
Still Warm
Electric Outlet
Electric Outlet
Shinola
Shinola
Out Like A Light
Out Like A Light
Who's Who
Who's Who
Rough House
Rough House

Swallow Tales

John Scofield’s latest album, Swallow Tales, was released on June 12, 2020.

John celebrates the music of his friend and mentor Steve Swallow in an outgoing  and spirited recording, made in a day in New York in March 2019 — “old school” style as Scofield says, while acknowledging that more than forty years of preparation led up to it. John was a 20-year-old student at Berklee when he first met and played with the bassist, and they have continued ever since. “I love these songs”, says Scofield of the selection of Swallow compositions explored here — a broad range including classics such as “Hullo Bolinas”, “Eiderdown”, “Falling Grace” and “Radio”, as well as lesser-known works. The rapport between Scofield and Swallow is evident in every moment. John: “Sometimes when we play it’s like one big guitar, the bass part and my part together.” Behind the drum kit, Bill Stewart, a close associate of Scofield’s since the early 90s, is alert to all the implications of the interaction. “What Bill does is more than ‘playing the drums,’” Scofield says. “He’s a melodic voice in the music, while also swinging really hard.”

 

Hudson

Hudson, a collaboration between Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski, and John Scofield, was released on June 9, 2017.

Everyone in the group lives in and around the historic Hudson Valley, north of New York City. Inspired by the beauty and environmental fragility of the region, their album offers Scofield and DeJohnette originals, alongside inspired readings of Dylan, Hendrix, The Band, and Joni Mitchell. Jazz, rock, soul, and other influences commingle. The soloing is deep, but it’s their confluence of piano/organ, gritty electric guitar, and acoustic rhythm section that makes Hudson unique.

The album is available for purchase everywhere.

Country for Old Men Release Date

countryforoldmenJohn Scofield’s latest album Country for Old Men was released September 23, 2016!

Country For Old Men is Scofield’s homage to such greats as George Jones, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, and Hank Williams among others. This album has Scofield playing alongside accomplished colleagues Steve Swallow, Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart, and was produced by Scofield himself. The album is available for order on iTunes and Amazon.

COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Here’s a short film (by Abbott Ziegler Films) from a recent session for my next record Country For Old Men. It’s the tune Bartender’s Blues (written by James Taylor!) that I first heard done by George Jones. Featured here the fantastic Steve Swallow, Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart. We’re at the Carriage House in Stamford with engineer Jay Newland and A&R man Brian Bacchus. Record out in the Fall. Touring in the Fall.

http://www.johnscofield.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JOHN_SCOFIELD_SHORT_V4_FUJI_720.mp4

Newport Jazz Festival 2016

Ready to make some summer plans? Hope you’ll join us at the Newport Jazz Festival. The festival runs July 29 through July 31.

December Tour Dates

Happy to be hitting some markets in December playing duo with the great Jon Cleary. We had a great tour in Europe last April and hope you’ll join us here in the States for this limited run.

Past Present

pastpresentJohn Scofield’s new album Past Present is available September 25, 2015! Bringing back the 1990 band with Joe Lovano, Bill Stewart and Larry Grenadier stepping in for Dennis Irwin and Marc Johnson. Check it out now on Apple Music or at Amazon.

Promo video for Past Present from Impulse!

Tour Dates

See tour page for more dates and band + venue info.

MAY
15 – Tromso, Norway
16 – London, UK
17 – Budapest, Hungary
20 – Copenhagen, Denmark
21 – Vicenza, Italy
22 – Pordenone, Italy
23 – Innsbruck, Austria
24 – Berlin, Germany
25 – Dortmund, Germany
27 – Rotterdamn, Netherlands
29 – Bergen, Norway

 

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Arrived at hotel in London and what’s this on the bed? They’re trying to sell me this for (30 bucks?) and it’s definitely been handled by other guests-Shame! Play tonight with Bill Stewart and Vicente Archer-Tomorrow in Budapest and Copenhagen on the 20th… then to Italy and beyond-Great to play!

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I’m Oslo today, May 13th, having a burger for Evan Scofield (1987-2013) on what would have been his 35th birthday. Like our Evan always said, “Enjoy The Future!” #forthecommodore
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I’m Oslo today, May 13th, having a burger for Evan Scofield (1987-2013) on what would have been his 35th birthday. Like our Evan always said, “Enjoy The Future!” #forthecommodore

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Evan Scofield (1987-2013) would have been 35 today but for us he’s forever 26 .
I’m having a burger today for Evan to celebrate his birthday. A great person and beloved son. So much love. We miss you so much! We love you Evan.
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Evan Scofield (1987-2013) would have been 35 today but for us he’s forever 26 .
I’m having a burger today for Evan to celebrate his birthday. A great person and beloved son. So much love. We miss you so much! We love you Evan.

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My new album. @ecm_records. Solo. How I spent the pandemic. Home with Susan and Gunnar, who has forgiven me and allowed me to post the back cover.
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My new album. @ecm_records. Solo. How I spent the pandemic. Home with Susan and Gunnar, who has forgiven me and allowed me to post the back cover.

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