John Scofield collaborated on this album shortly after Ray Charles' death as a tribute to the many hits performed by Charles. Scofield had been playing most of these songs since he first started to play the guitar and Charles' music was one of his inspirations: a super soul-music man, but also a jazz musician, too. MUSICIANS: John Scofield-guitar; Larry Goldings-piano, Hammond B3 organ, Wurlitzer, vibes; Willie Weeks-bass & Ampeg baby bass; Steve Jordan-drums, cocktail drums, tambourine, background vocals Manolo Badrena-percussion SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS: Warre… read more
John Scofield collaborated on this album shortly after Ray Charles' death as a tribute to the many hits performed by Charles. Scofield had been… read more
John Scofield collaborated on this album shortly after Ray Charles' death as a tribute to the many hits performed by Charles. Scofield had been playing most of these songs since he… read more
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is a jazz guitarist and composer, who played and eventually collaborated with Miles Davis. A bebop master, Scofield is simultaneously well acquainted with R&B and blues styles which he mixes seamlessly with his jazz playing. He recorded with Charles Mingus in 1976, and replaced Pat Metheny in Gary Burton's quartet. In autumn 1976 he signed a contract with Enja Records, and he released his first album East Meets West in 1977. In 1979 he formed a trio with Steve Swallow and Adam Nussbaum. He later joined Miles Davis,… read more
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is a jazz guitarist and composer, who played and eventually collaborated with Miles Davis. A bebop master, Scofield is simultaneo… read more
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is a jazz guitarist and composer, who played and eventually collaborated with Miles Davis. A bebop master, Scofield is simultaneously well acquainted with R&B and blues st… read more