The Newton Theatre proudly presents the John Scofield Trio on Thursday, October 17th at 8:00pm.
“Over the last four decades, trio format is John Scofield’s favorite mode of expression. 2023’s incarnation of the John Scofield Trio is ready for global touring and an October 2023 double CD release -Uncle John's Band- on ECM records. It features Scofield on guitar, Vicente Archer on bass and Bill Stewart on drums. The music is intricate, personal and complex highlighting a repertoire of Scofield compositions and jazz standards along with material ranging from Bob Dylan to Miles Davis. The three weave their sound through tight jazz standards and savvy original compositions, playing music that embodies the spirit that has kept jazz vigorous and visceral from the start. “I love to make real jazz-improvising statements in live situations with two of my favorite musicians,” Scofield says. “It’s challenging. You don’t rely on arrangements as much as the intuitive way we play together. You rely on good playing knowing that there’s no safety net involved. We're three musicians with a special synergy that unfolds between us. It’s impossible to judge your own work completely, but I think the Trio format is always some of my best playing. We hook up as a group and it brings us to satisfying places. "
Learn more and purchase tickets at https://skypac.org/john-scofield-trio/