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John Scofield
John Scofield

John Scofield

ActingBorn December 26, 1951 (age 74)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.

Filmography

2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Musical Guest

TV
2008Movie
2005Movie
2002
Rising Low

as Self

Movie
1989
Miles Davis: Live in Montreal

as Self - Guitar Player

Movie
1988Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 26, 1951
Place of BirthOhio, USA
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