2005-06-01
John Scofield continues to blaze the trail for jazz guitarists with his knack for blending creativity with marketability. The latest example of this rare talent is displayed on That’s What I Say: John Scofield plays the Music of Ray Charles.The project provides Scofield the rare opportunity to incorporate vocalists into his work while creating reverent interpretations of his hero’s music. He asked many of his soul-vocal icons to assist and many agreed: Dr. John, Mavis Staples, Aaron Neville, Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes and even John Mayer all provide lyrical assistance.
The project also matches Scofield with longtime producer and drummer Steve Jordan, Willie Weeks on bass, and Larry Goldings on the keys.
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
SONGS FROM LONELY AVENUE
POSITIVE CATASTROPHE
Garabatos Volume One
Chris Botti
A Thousand Kisses Deep
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
THEIR LAST TIME OUT
DEWA BUDJANA
Joged Kahyangan
Nora Jones
Not Too Late
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