Name: Hand Jive
Brand: John Scofield

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

7759665

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-08-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602577596650

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

John Scofield

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Verve

John Scofield is a Grammy Award winning American jazz guitarist and composer. Born on December 26th, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, he has an impressive musical career. He has recorded and played with renowned artists such as Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker. John was also a member of The Billy Cobham / George Duke Band for two years and recorded with Charles Mingus. He joined the Gary Burton Quartet before touring and recording with Miles Davis.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, John Scofield is happily married to Susan Scofield since 1978. They are proud parents of Jean Scofield and Evan Scofield (1987-2013).

Some similar artists to John Scofield include The John Scofield Band, Wayne Krantz, Mike Stern, Pat Martino, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Charlie Hunter, Jim Hall, Michael Brecker, Oz Noy, Pat Metheny Trio, Bill Frisell,
John Patitucci,
Scott Henderson,
Pat Metheny,
John Abercrombie,
Gary Burton,
Pat Metheny Group,
Larry Coryell,
and Joshua Redman.

Verve Records, also known as Verve, is a multinational record label that was founded in 1956 by jazz impresario Norman Granz. The label originated from the consolidation of Granz's earlier labels, Norgran Records and Clef Records. In 1960, Verve was sold to MGM Records and became a subsidiary of the company. Throughout the 1960s, Verve expanded its music genres to include comedy, pop, R&B, rock, and folk music.

During this time, Verve had successful jazz recordings from artists such as Stan Getz, Kai Winding, Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jimmy Smith under the direction of Creed Taylor. In 1972, MGM sold its record division to Polydor which brought Verve into the newly formed PolyGram family of record labels. As a result of this transition, Verve focused primarily on jazz reissues while other non-jazz releases were absorbed into Polydor.

In the late 1980s, PolyGram decided to revive Verve with both reissue programs and new artist signings. This revitalization led to strong sales for both new material and remastered classic recordings. With the merger of PolyGram and Vivendi Universal in 1999 creating Universal Music Group (UMG), Verve Records became part of The Verve Music Group alongside other influential labels such as Blue Note Records and Impulse! Records.

The first ever vinyl release for the guitarist’s classic 1994 soul-jazz album. Recorded at Power Station, New York, during October 1993. Produced by Lee Townsend. Featuring a red-hot backing band including soul-jazz hero Eddie Harris on tenor sax, Larry Goldings on keys, Dennis Irwin on bass, Bill Stewart on drums and Don Alias on percussion.

Showcasing ten Scofield originals including the classic I’ll Take Les, dedicated to soul-jazz hero Les McCann, plus Do Like Eddie, dedicated to Harris.

Hand Jive

Music GB