
- This event has passed.
John Scofield @ Hawks&Reed
October 10, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
A solo guitar performance that will inspire and awe
John Scofield’s guitar work has influenced jazz since the late 70’s and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, funk edged jazz, and R & B.
Born in Ohio and raised in suburban Connecticut, Scofield took up the guitar at age 11, inspired by both rock and blues players. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. After a debut recording with Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, Scofield was a member of the Billy Cobham-George Duke band for two years. In 1977 he recorded with Charles Mingus, and joined the Gary Burton quartet. He began his international career as a bandleader and recording artist in 1978. From 1982–1985, Scofield toured and recorded with Miles Davis. His Davis stint placed him firmly in the foreground of jazz consciousness as a player and composer.
Since that time he has prominently led his own groups in the international Jazz scene, recorded over 30 albums as a leader (many already classics) including collaborations with contemporary favorites like Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Eddie Harris, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau, Mavis Staples, Government Mule, Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano and Phil Lesh. He’s played and recorded with Tony Williams, Jim Hall, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Dave Holland, Terumasa Hino among many jazz legends. Throughout his career Scofield has punctuated his traditional jazz offerings with funk-oriented electric music. All along, the guitarist has kept an open musical mind.
Touring the world approximately 200 days per year with his own groups, he is an Adjunct Professor of Music at New York University, a husband, and father of two.
Jason Velázquez has worked in print and digital journalism and publishing for two decades.
Phone: (413) 776-5125
Details
- Date:
- October 10, 2019
- Time:
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Music
- Website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-scofield-tickets-64564722824?aff=efbeventtix
Venue
- Hawks & Reed Ballroom
- 289 Main St.
Greenfield,MA01301US+ Google Map
If your event has an admission fee, please consider supporting* the Greylock Glass with some coin. Thank you!
Professional cultural organizations and cinemas, please contact [email protected] for submission information.
Become a Patron! | ![]() |
*not tax-deductible