Scofield, John
Blue Note, 2023, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 29.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 76
O’s Notes: Uncle John’s Band is a 2-disc set featuring guitarist John Scofield with bassist Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart on drums. They play a soft classic jazz-fusion. It’s tilted a bit towards blues with a dash of funk on “Mask”. Scofield’s guitar melodies are like a singing chorus, and he puts a lot of feelings into every note. “Stairway to the Stars”, “Mo Green” with a fine bass solo by Archer, the title track, and the peaceful “Somewhere” are notable.
Publicist: D. L. Media