John Scofield
Works For Me
The Story
John Scofield's 2001 release, "Works For Me", is a quintet project with some of the biggest names in jazz! Joining John to form his one-time-only dream band are Kenny Garrett (sax), Brad Meldhau (piano), Christian McBride (bass) and Billy Higgins (drums). Billy Higgins is a jazz legend (some of the songs on this disc were inspired by his classic recordings), and Meldhau brings a new sensitivity and energy to jazz piano. Scofield enjoyed making "real jazz" with these master players, and his solos burn with the taste and maturity you'd expect from a seasoned player. Straight-ahead jazz from a musical chameleon.
The Music
| 07:57 | I'll Catch You | Instrumental |
| 07:07 | Not You Again | Instrumental |
| 07:28 | Big J | Instrumental |
| 09:11 | Loose Canon | Instrumental |
| 06:20 | Love You Long Time | Instrumental |
| 04:51 | Hive | Instrumental |
| 05:20 | Heel To Toe | Instrumental |
| 06:04 | Do I Crazy? | Instrumental |
| 06:29 | Mrs. Scofield's Waltz | Instrumental |
| 08:14 | Six And Eight | Instrumental |
| 02:13 | Freepie | Instrumental |
The Artists
| John Scofield | Guitar |
| Kenny Garrett | Alto Sax |
| Brad Mehldau | Piano |
| Christian McBride | Bass |
| Billy Higgins | Drums |
| Richard Seidel | Production |
| Susan Scofield | Executive Production |
| Erin Whelan | Executive Production, Project Coordination |
| James Farber | Engineering, Mixing |
| Greg Calbi | Mastering |
| Hollis King | Art Direction |
| Isabelle Wong | Design |
| Ken Schles | Photography |
| Jill Topol | Styling |
| Letha Rotman | Hair, Makeup |
| Stuart Pressman | Release Coordination |
| Carrie D'Amelio | Release Coordination |
| Recorded January 6-8, 2000 at Avatar Studios, NYC.
Mixed January 23-25, 2000 at Riversound Studios, NYC. Mastered May 9, 2000 at Sterling Sound. |
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