John Scofield
Biography
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951), sometimes referred to as "Sco", is an American guitarist and composer whose music over a long career has blended jazz, jazz fusion, funk, blues, soul and rock. He first came to mainstream attention in the band of Miles Davis, and 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 drummer 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.
Known For
Jaco Pastorius - Modern Electric Bass
Self - Guitar Player
Miles Davis: Live in Montreal
Guitar
John Scofield: New Morning The Paris Concert
Himself
Miles Davis at Jazz Jamboree
Himself
John Scofield Quartet - Jazz In Marciac
Mozdzer (Solidarity of Arts. Gdansk. 2010)
Himself
Tribute to Miles - Jazz à Vienne
Self - Guitar
John Scofield Uberjam Band Live At The Jazz Fest Sarajevo
guitar
The John Scofield Organic Trio - Jazzwoche Burghausen
Inside Scofield
Guitar
John Scofield Uberjam Band - Live At The Jazz Fest Sarajevo 2013
guitar
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Afternoon July 8 TH 1984
guitar;
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Evening July 8 TH 1984
guitar
Miles Davis: The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux 1973-1991
guitar
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Evening July 14 TH 1985
Himself
Rising Low
Himself
John Scofield - Live 3 Ways
Himself
John Scofield: Quiet and Loud Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room
Himself
John Scofield - Live in Montreal
guitar
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - July 14 TH 1985
Guitar
McCoy Tyner - Guitars
Guitar
Miles Davis North Sea Jazz Festival
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
22
Gender
Male
Birthday
1951-12-26
Place of Birth
Ohio, USA
Also Known As