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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.”

 

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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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