John Scofield
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.
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ActingBirthday
December 26, 1951Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
21Place of birth
Ohio, USA
Cast credits
Jaco Pastorius - Modern Electric Bass
John Scofield: New Morning The Paris Concert
Guitar
Miles Davis: The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux 1973-1991
guitar
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
Himself
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - July 14 TH 1985
guitar
McCoy Tyner - Guitars
Guitar
Inside Scofield
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