Jazz Archives

One of the top jazz guitarists from the mid-1980s on, John Scofield has always had a very recognizable sound and the ability to combine together R&B/funk with advanced jazz. He is the lead voice throughout most of this release, performing eight of his originals with a group also including keyboardist Mitchel Forman, electric bassist Gary Grainger, drummer Dennis Chambers, percussionist Don Alias and (on three of the numbers) Hiram Bullock on rhythm guitar. Although not for jazz purists, who should get his slightly later Blue Note releases instead, this set should interest guitar freaks.

1. Blue Matter (5:47)

2. Trim (7:33)

3. Heaven Hill (4:28)

4. So You Say (4:34)

5. Now She's Blonde (5:32)

6. Make Me (2:53)

7. The Nag (4:18)

8. Time Marches On (7:32)

Bass - Gary Grainger (2)

Drums - Dennis Chambers

Guitar - Hiram Bullock (tracks: 1, 6, 7) , John Scofield

Keyboards - Mitchell Forman

Mastered By - Bob Ludwig

Mixed By - Joe Ferla

Percussion - Don Alias

Producer - Steve Swallow

Recorded By - Joe Ferla

All Compositions Written By John Scofield

Published By Scoway Music BMI In North

America (Gramavision Music BMI Outside USA)

Recorded At Media Sound, NYC September 1986

Mixed At Gramavision Studio

Mastered At Masterdisk, NYC December 1986

Cover Art: Ivan Chermayeff