Guitar legend John Scofield returns to the Elbphilharmonie! Following his acclaimed solo performance on the concert hall’s 5th anniversary, the grand master can now be experienced with his top-class Long Days Quartet.
For decades, John Scofield has been one of the most influential voices in jazz – a master of bebop, blues and rock who, like no other, constantly reinvents his sound. For Scofield, jazz is not a rigid genre, but an attitude: »Jazz gives you the freedom to develop your own style and encourages you to sound like yourself.« Following his trio, duo and solo projects, the US guitarist now presents a brand new ensemble that explores his current groove compositions and sheds new light on classics from his repertoire.
A special highlight is the reunion with pianist John Medeski – a partnership that has repeatedly sparked creativity since Scofield’s cult album »A Go Go« (1998). Together with the brilliant bassist Vicente Archer and the energetic drummer Ted Poor, the result is a formation that blends funk, jazz and improvisation into an electrifying live experience.
PERFORMERS
John Scofield’s Long Days Quartet jazz ensemble
John Scofield guitar
John Medeski keyboard, organ
Vicente Archer bass
Ted Poor drums
