John Scofield

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Born:
December 26, 1951, he's 60 and American.
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Alternative names: Sco.
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An Artist with 46 releases, a member of 7 groups, and credited 14 times on others' music. 28 collaborations.

Biography

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John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio) often referred to as "Sco," is an American jazz guitarist and composer, who has played and collaborated with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Charles Mingus, Joey Defrancesco, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Mavis Staples, Phil Lesh, Billy Cobham, Medeski Martin & Wood, George Duke, Jaco Pastorius, John Mayer , and many other important artists. At ease in the bebop idiom, Scofield is also well versed in jazz fusion, funk, blues, soul, and other forms of modern American music.

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John Scofield - Jazz Guitarist John Scofield Performs in Tel-Aviv Getty Images

Jazz Guitarist John Scofield Performs in Tel-Aviv

John Scofield - Jazz Guitarist John Scofield Performs in Tel-Aviv Getty Images

Jazz Guitarist John Scofield Performs in Tel-Aviv

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Genres

Fusion, Bebop, Jazz, Post-bop, Acid Jazz, Jam, Rock, Traditional R&B. Vote on Genres

Discography

79 releases – 46 under his own name, 19 in other groups and 14 credits on others' music Edit
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