John Scofield
Acting
Born: 1951-12-26 in Ohio, USA
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
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
Inside Scofield
Rising Low
Self
John Scofield - Live in Montreal
Himself
Miles Davis: Live in Montreal
Self - Guitar Player
Give the Drummer Some
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - July 14 TH 1985
guitar
John Scofield: New Morning The Paris Concert
Guitar
McCoy Tyner - Guitars
Guitar
Jaco Pastorius - Modern Electric Bass
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Afternoon July 8 TH 1984
guitar
John Scofield: Quiet and Loud Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room
Himself
John Scofield - Live 3 Ways
Himself
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Evening July 8 TH 1984
guitar;
Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Evening July 14 TH 1985
guitar
Miles Davis: The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux 1973-1991
guitar
Tribute to Miles - Jazz à Vienne
Himself