Part One: Melody
Focuses on single note soloing. Learn how to effortlessly solo through complex chord changes.
John Scofield
One of the "big three" of current
jazz guitarists (along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell), Scofield's
influence grew in the '90s. Possessor of a very distinctive rock-oriented
sound that is often a bit distorted, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser
whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, fusion, and soul
jazz. He started on guitar while at high school in Connecticut, and from
1970-1973 Scofield studied at Berklee and played in the Boston area. After
recording with Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker at Carnegie Hall, Scofield
was a member of the Billy Cobham-George Duke band for two years.
In 1977 he recorded with Charles Mingus, and later joined the Gary Burton
quartet and Dave Liebman's quintet. His own early sessions as a leader
were funk-oriented. During 1982-1985 Scofield toured the world and recorded
with Miles Davis. Since that time he has led his own groups, played with
Bass Desires, and recorded frequently as a leader for Gramavision and
Blue Note, using such major players as Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette,
Joe Lovano, and Eddie Harris.
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