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John Scofield
Ohio, USA
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, b…
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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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Movies and shows, newest first
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2022
Inside Scofield
Movie
- 2017
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2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV show Self
- 2013
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2013
John Scofield Uberjam Band Live At The Jazz Fest Sarajevo
Movie Self - Guitar
- 2013
- 2011
- 2011
- 2011
- 2011
- 2011
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2011
John Scofield Quartet - Jazz In Marciac
Movie Himself
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2011
Tribute to Miles - Jazz à Vienne
Movie Himself
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2010
John Scofield: New Morning The Paris Concert
Movie Guitar
- 2010
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2008
McCoy Tyner - Guitars
Movie Guitar
More credits
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2005
John Scofield - Live 3 Ways
Movie Himself
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2002
Rising Low
Movie Self
- 1992
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1992
John Scofield - Live in Montreal
Movie Himself
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1989
Miles Davis: Live in Montreal
Movie Self - Guitar Player
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1988
Miles Davis at Jazz Jamboree
Movie Himself
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1985
Miles Davis North Sea Jazz Festival
Movie Guitar
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Give the Drummer Some
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