John Scofield Live

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John Scofield Live
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Released1978
RecordedNovember 4, 1977
VenueDomicile, München, Germany
StudioTonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, Germany
Genre Jazz fusion
Label Enja
Producer Horst Weber, Matthias Winckelmann
John Scofield chronology
East Meets West
(1978)
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(1978)
Rough House
(1978)
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John Scofield Live is a live album by jazz guitarist John Scofield, featuring pianist Richie Beirach, bassist George Mraz and drummer Joe LaBarbera. It was recorded on November 4, 1977, in Munchen, Germany.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by John Scofield except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."V." 10:33
2."Gray and Visceral" 14:54
3."Leaving"Scofield, Richie Beirach 14:35
4."Air Pakistan" 9:41
5."Jeannie" 8:22
6."Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg 15:11

Personnel

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References

  1. Yanow, Scott. "John Scofield Live". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 June 2019.