John Scofield Stories

REVIEW: John Scofield @ SPACE 10/5/16

Words: Ryan Mannix | Photos: Faraz ChaudryHe's been a regular visitor, but last Wednesday John Scofield brought an different kind of set to Evanston's SPACE. Fresh off the release of Country For Old Men, a collection of classic Country & Western tunes, he and his all-star band were committed to recreating the...

Interview | John Scofield, Jazz, Country & The Shared Language Of Music

By: Ryan MannixA conversation with John Scofield can lead to so many places.  We started chatting about Country For Old Men, the beautifully named (and beautiful sounding) latest release from the guitarist, whose erstwhile jazz chops get a chance to pay homage to Country & Western greats via the tunes...

Notes From The Jazz Underground Winds Down

This installment of Notes From The Jazz Underground is based on the August 19th broadcast.  This also happens to be the show's penultimate broadcast as host Paul Abella is taking on another morning shift on WDCB and surrendering his Friday night slot.The show itself was a combination of a Chicago Jazz Festival...

Album Reviews | September 2015 Releases

By: Alex WoodThunderbitch- Thunderbitch [9/1]After releasing one of the years best records with The Alabama Shakes, singer, songwriter and guitarist Brittany Howard surprised fans with an unannounced record as Thunderbitch. Consisting of Howard and a handful of Nashville rock musicians, the record has a gritty rock n roll sound, full of distorted guitar, pounding drums...

Setlist / Video / Stream / Download | Gov't Mule with John Scofield @ The Riviera 2/27/15

Sco-MuleRiviera TheaterFebruary 27, 2015Set OneMule, Larger Than Life, Game Face, Forevermore, About To Rage, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl^, Jesus Left Chicago^, Boogie Stupid^&, Doin It To Death^Set TwoDone Got Wise, Funny Little Tragedy, Patchwork Quilt, Fallen Down, The Other One Jam^, Wabash^, Instrumental Illness^EncoreSoulshine > Tupelo Honey > Soulshine^ with John Scofield&...

Review / Photos / Video / Stream / Download | Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood @ The Vic 12/13/14

Words / Photos: Alex WoodIf asked why Medeski, Martin & Wood are still amongst the best jam-bands around today, my answer would go no further than listing the three musicians names.The jazz trios three members have perfected their craft over the last two decades. No single member stands more important than the others, and their...

John Scofield Lives In The Jazz Underground

This installment of Notes From The Jazz Underground features the playlist based on the December 27th show.Another week, another birthday tribute.  This time to guitarist John Scofield for his birthday.  Luckily, there'a a lot to draw from as Sco has collaborated with some of the very best.In this playlist, you'll find...

Tomorrow Never Knows: Free Form Jazz Radio

This installment of Notes From The Jazz Underground features the playlist based on the December 6th show.After offering two themes in the previous week's broadcast, NFTJU host Paul Abella returns to free form no-rules jazz programming. No theme at all. Not even a little bit.Hightlights include new(ish) stuff from Trombone Shorty and...

Christmas Jam Setlists 12/13/13: Phil Lesh Quintet, Widespread Panic, Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes, Gov't Mule, Keb' Mo', Scofield

Via mule.netDecember 13th, 2013U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, NCWarren Haynes & Ray SiskGlory RoadGov't MuleWorld Boss > Mother EarthOpium with Bill Evans & Ike StubblefieldScared To LiveGameface with Birdland & Mountain Jam TeasesCaptured Funny Little Tragedy > with Message In A Bottle Lyrics Thorazine Shuffle Reprise Keb' Mo' France More Than One Way HomeGovernment CheeseEvery Morning with John ScofieldPerpetual...

Notes From The Jazz Underground Wings It

This installment of Notes From The Jazz Underground features the playlist based on the October 4th show. Without an underlying theme, it still manages to feel pretty cohesive while covering a lot of ground. Highlights from the first half include:One of the hottest latin jazz bands working right now, led by Conrad HerwigA great...