John Scofield Trio - Blue Note, New York City, NY, 2004-09-26 (full)

John Scofield Trio - Blue Note, NYC, 26 September 2004
John Scofield, g
Steve Swallow, b
Bill Stewart, dr
setlist:
1. New Orleans (a.k.a. Heck of a Job)
2. Green Tea
3. Hammock Soliloquy
4. Pretty Out
5. Over Big Top

[@SidLaw500]

Scofield gets my attention and keeps it more than 99% of guitarists out there. One of the best ever.

[@justanothernguyen2334]

Hes a gift that keeps on giving whenever he gets too rocky and pentatonic-y i come back to his more dissonant stuff to scratch that itch

[@richcrawbuck3396]

It isn't easy to find fusion/jazz guitarist that can do that these days.

[@user-kv8hy7tn1h]

昔ブルーノート東京に来たときに拝見しましたw格好よかったなあw

[@jhardycarroll]

Bill Stewart's solo in 5 at 33:00 or so is totally astonishing. Such control and alacrity. What an amazing player.

[@displaychicken]

I agree. I revisit this video for that solo quite a bit. It’s so well constructed. Bills style is incredible.

[@AxistubeToulouse]

Bill rulez

[@killmoreturtles]

Did you really have to say " alacrity" and make me go look up what it means? Weren't feeling the word "lively" ?

[@richcrawbuck3396]

Bill defies the odds playing match grip I feel. Though it's not all that orthodox for jazz, Bill Stewart makes it work. And inspired me to play more swing time match grip going against what my greatest teacher taught me.

[@BunkleMcCrunkle]

I love how distinctive and rough Sco's playing is. You can tell it's real improvising, he's flying from the seat of his pants! Some of those lines are pure filth! Woo

[@displaychicken]

This performance got me into jazz back in 04’ and I haven’t looked back since. Still one of my favorite performances. Bill Stewart is the most melodic and groovy drummer.

[@duncanklf]

Eric Schick it’s painfully good to watch

[@richcrawbuck3396]

Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue" got me into jazz to that point of no return.

[@fvazquez64]

The more I listen to Sco the more I realise he's one of the best guitar player I've ever heard... thanx for sharing

[@georgeking5044]

Scofield shows up on one of my Pandora stations but never paid too much mind. After a few videos of him playing I sure see what I've been missing. I'm putting an end of that right now, he is really amazing!¡!!

[@suchmaiden]

10 years later I'm in this phase of my life too haha

[@lungflogger9]

Hammock Soliloquy should be preserved in a National Archive for future generations to know.

[@uncleeasy1438]

Bill has such a unique voice on the kit. Such freedom. Bravo!

[@BrotherBrownMusic]

As a guitar player watching this video primarily because of Sco, I have to say that the bass playing and soloing of Steve Swallow is of an incredible musical standard. That first solo is just wow!

[@Mumwup]

My ears were never big enough to get "Sco" until viewing this video. Oh man, do I get him now. What a fine guitarist.

[@pb12661]

yea, that guy is incredible. I know an INCREDIBLE Jazz guitarist who said he kinda thought the same way. He knew he was a great guitarist but...then, he had a chance to play with him. And my friend was absolutely blown away. He said "that guy is a MONSTER." lol

[@FifeFamily]

I love how Scofield and Swallow have an instantly recognizable tone and musical approach. Their sound is 100% theirs.

[@cyrilbrocard]

Two very singular talents, that blend perfectly with each other.

[@triggSerable]

Agreed, and Bill Stewart too.

[@FifeFamily]

@@triggSerable It's interesting, I started on drums but have a hard time discerning different drummers just on sound and playing style. I think it's the TONE that Swallow and Scofield get out of their hands/instruments, also note choices. I will say, Stewart's kick drum sound and playing is distinctive. I think it might just be a little beyond my ear. Regardless, I love jazz/funk, and love that the artform is still developing in other, newer forms. (Jacob Collier, Thundercat, Vulfpeck) ...I understand these aren't jazz, but are definitely influenced and carry on more complex musical arrangements using jazz chords and awesome funkiness!

[@scottgammill3177]

Thank you God for the internet where I can listen to music like this whenever I choose. John please come to Dallas.

[@Josh-yi4gr]

hell yea we need BIG BAD JOHN to come here to the BIG D. If not mistaken Sco has never played in Dallas before

[@rinahall]

There is no god but army created internet you idiot

[@fritzhaber7310]

I was blessed to see him at the first Floyd fest. Hurricane was dumping it's last band of rain as we were setting up tent. When he came on several hours later. U could see the 🌟's. Perfect weather rest of festival weekend. This internet music is all I have now. I miss live music and the feeling u have when it's concert/festival day.

[@mountainman8775]

@@rinahall congratulations you just denied your creator!

[@adriencharvet9158]

That last song is so groovy. Scofield is so great. Can’t get bored. I have to watch it everyday.

[@slimyelow]

The grooves are just mind boggling

[@reschrefflerakaschreff9566]

Sco is always super and one of the most underrated drummers is Bill Stewart. Great technique and conception along with super dynamics makes him special. Swallow's talent speaks for itself too. As good live as it gets especially in the Blue Note.

[@mishagasparovsky196]

Underrated? No one who knows the stuff doesn't underrate Bill.

[@luckylicks3497]

Everything about this is perfect.

[@VarietyLevel7]

Oh, their dynamics. Too perfect. Gotta love it.

[@pablofichaje]

0:38 Heck of a Job 13:20 band introduction 13:40 Green Tea 23:20 Hammock Soliloquy 35:38 Pretty Out 43:22 the camera loves Sco 44:19 Over Big Top

[@negrofelipebluesband170]

Thanx

[@_euijin]

Thank

[@byronhoagland7932]

I often feel that if Hendrix could've lived to be an old silver haired guitarist, he'd have emerged into much the same territory that Sco frequents. The slippery merging of blues, jazz, country, funk often in the same song, often in the same lead break!

[@basildog007]

Mmm Hendrix would have a lot to work on in terms of harmonic context, chord progressions. He is still a blues/pentatonic guy... I can see a similarity in terms of adventurous playing though. I see what you mean I think. They share kind of the same freedom in their respective genres...

[@christpoic]

One of my favorite KZbin jazz performance ever, Scofield at his best.

[@duncanklf]

Listen from 46:40 onwards, Bill Stewart plays that bass drum like a clarinet. Never knew the bass drum could sing a song. Beautiful. The whole of his drumming in the last track is just so melodic, I could listen to it all day (admission: I sometimes do)

[@bicisnobombas]

Whooooa! I've been listening to the scofield trio's En Route since it came out and just discovered this video existed! It's really a sublime intersection of jazz and funk. Get it!

[@e10flyfishing22]

Sco live is always like 200%, absolutely lovely and amazing!

[@El_Bicho_Feo]

Bill Stewart is always KILLIN'!!!!!!!!

[@memzehni]

His sound, his touch, his melodic approach, his awarness, his taste! That is.

[@thedellow2093]

Love Swallow’s bass tone-almost synthy. What a fabulous trio!

[@triggSerable]

Sco's solo on over big top. I mean... wha... i can't even... wtf! He was completely in a different universe! This is pure love for music. :)

[@Josh-yi4gr]

BIG BAD JOHN...is from another universe

[@triggSerable]

@@Josh-yi4gr True! I am glad he chose to visit us

[@panameramange2036]

This is so good that there are no words for it. I've seen Scofield 3 times and he amazes me every time with his musicality and tasteful playing.

[@Benfreidkin22]

I find myself coming back to this every few months. Such an Individual sound and style these guy's have, alone and as a group. Really beautiful and oh so groovy....

[@BruceRReid]

Each one of these gentlemen are virtuoso on their prospective instrument. Where the realm of limitations begin for many players it doesn't apply here wow

[@davidvelleman6655]

I had the pleasure of seeing this band alongside Mehldaus trio. good stuff. thanks!

[@mikeyg613]

David velleman 😲

[@jotamorelli4270]

beautiful trio!!!! amazing players!!!

[@SokratisVotskos]

What a tight trio!I had never heard Steve play in heavier sessions like that,and-i like that-finally very much.John busts and escapes and all from the beginning only for our ears to amen.

[@agamhamzah2924]

Steve Swallow 💛❤🍁

[@basildog007]

With Scofield, any note is a good starting point for a musical phrase. A good starting point to start a new idea... Goddamn genius! Always surprising!

[@MinorityMans]

Words can't describe how good this is

[@rayhoodoo847]

very good

[@nicko3272]

Words are contrived; they aren't needed.

[@spb7883]

I believe you’ve found 7. 😊

[@alfredoremus4409]

Un trío formidable! Que gran baterista es Bill Stewart!!

[@domenicomordacchini5142]

FANTASTICI🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝INTERPLAY UNICO🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@scotty6124]

Bill Stewart never ceases to amaze me.

[@ALPACABOWLCOMPANY]

Monster show. Thanks.

[@diegoteruel7069]

Sublim John Scofield!😍😍14 november 2024 in Barcelona.Thanks you John for your mervellous music!!

[@evilscientistrecords]

Cool music and even cooler facial expressions.

[@jgerman5544]

You have to close your eyes to appreciate this bassist.

[@JavierMartinez-rz4vc]

He’s the anchor

[@EnriqueDominguezProfile]

The first song is actually "Heck of a Job" from the album "This Meets That". I spent years looking for it as "New Orleans", but it was futile. I bought the CD and just played it out of curiosity one minute ago, and almost cried.

[@ojnabieoot]

I think Scofield called it New Orleans before 2005 (that is, Hurricane Katrina) - the title on This Meets That refers to a comment Bush made about FEMA head Michael Brown.

[@reid2hai]

This Meets That is a great record! For my ears, it's the best album Sco has released in the past 10 years.

[@milton112]

I mainly buy used CD’s. My area record store has listening spots before purchasing.

[@MarshaKay7532]

Damn good drummer who is self-taught from.... Iowa!

[@TheOpinionatedGuitarist]

This is an amazing concert! I can't believe no one has even commented on it yet. That's crazy. Crazy sad...

[@igoroleynikov8249]

+Todd Hooper I quite agree with you. This is great music! Unfortunately I had never heard it before. THANKS !

[@viciousattackvideo]

Sco's got them pickups ridin pretty high, and looks like some pole pieces raised too. Proves that low=mellow isn't his cup o' tea. Very articulate.

[@slimyelow]

The 32 minute marker will be a beacon of Jazz perfection for centuries to come.

[@Mumwup]

+Slim Yelow yea man I feel you! I'm not a drummer but noticed 3 things: 1) drums tuned beautifully 2) excellent left hand control at 32:54 and 32:57 3) amazing dynamics

[@duncanklf]

Slim Yelow Totally nailed it. That three minute drum solo is a masterclass in tension and release with perfect balance by Scofield. Beautiful

[@nygaardstudios]

Next-level skills all around - both in drumming... and in scooting a hh pedal back to you with only your foot!

[@displaychicken]

I hadn’t watched this vid in years and came back because I remembered that very solo.

[@christianwagenseil9621]

omg what a killer solo from steve right at the start

[@lemomekl3159]

Bill Stewart and Steve Swallow are one of the best Rhytmsection of all time!!! John can feel free!!!

[@richcrawbuck3396]

I couldn't imagine how it feels. Shoot, if I had to choose between a girlfriend and a bassist like Steve Swallow let's just say I'd be single.😂

[@deejay3971]

this really is a sick concert thanks for the upload

[@egyptianminor]

Opening track 'New Orleans' was later released under the title 'Heck Of A Job' in Sco's great 2008 release 'This Meets That'.

[@fallinditch8886]

Im seeing these guys live next year, i can barely wait

[@fallinditch8886]

Saw em live! wonderful experience

[@sergioquevedo633]

This might be the best Scofield I´ve heard, thanks!

[@MarshaKay7532]

Right you are Robb! I misunderstood this section of his Wikipedia article: "The largely self-taught drummer began playing at the age of seven. While in high school, he played in a Top 40 cover band and the school orchestra, and went to a summer music camp at Stanford Jazz Workshop, where he met jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie. After high school graduation, Stewart attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, playing in the jazz and marching bands as well as the orchestra. He then transferred to William Paterson University (then William Paterson College), where he played in ensembles directed by Rufus Reid, studied drums with Eliot Zigmund and Horacee Arnold and took composition lessons from Dave Samuels".

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

Refreshing music to my ears. Absolutely love the interplay... and since they're improvising I guess that would be a reason to call it "jazz". But honestly putting music into categories has always been irrelevant to me. Steve Swallow's been one of my favourite electric bass players since I first heard him back in the 70's. Thanks for the upload!

[@caetanonuccinetonucci4539]

a super trio with Steve Swallow on bass, whose name I can't find, finest musician Steve Swallow.

[@michaelmarler7016]

These guys are what it's all about.

[@bassfood8750]

Thank you for posting this , love the jazz; funk /swing / vibe all the time makes you feel good all the time

[@philipnestor5034]

I'm pretty sure I was at this show. Btian Blade's group was on first and Brian and Bill Stewart shared the same Gretsch kit. All great players and great music.

[@duncanklf]

+Philip Nestor Brian Blade and then Bill Stewart!? That must have been like staring at the sun

[@mishagasparovsky196]

Jesus! You've seen Blade and Stewart on the same night? That's like going to heaven

[@qdrtrg]

Thanks!

[@hiro.i4165]

Steve Swallow、もう80歳だけどすごい！

[@Rasenquan]

one of my the best concerts I ever saw! AWESOME!!

[@toreropalido]

Scofield is the greatest jazz guitarist. im(humble)o

[@sologub1905]

Perfekt! Vielen Dank für die Inspiration.

[@saileshsivakumar1404]

Scofield burns like a man in passion on Over Big Top ! Frickin amazing...

[@Rasenschneider]

Grandtastic!

[@heimarschroeter]

i'm just learning his "hottentot" and "a-go-go". thx for your post.

[@blesseins4658]

Since love for music and creativity ...a surprising joy just emits her blossomings far away ...in my little cockpit brain ...thks to Be ...!!!///!!!

[@hankdusommeil1065]

John Scofield is just the right man for some distinctively 'rocky' sounds in this jazz mecca

[@muthafunka]

gotta love those scofield faces!

[@lisanders11]

Holy, how appealing this is!!

[@AmagrasMUSIC]

O_O Super trio!

[@r3trobox]

Love Steve laugh after Bill drops his stick 49:50 What an awesome performance, i come back to this video every month

[@frejazz2]

lmao! Thanks for pointing that out I missed it the first time.

[@stephenrichards5172]

44:40 (Over Big Top) is one of the most amazing musical performances of all time.

[@ricardocabeza9309]

Simply awesome!.

[@arlenribeiro]

Wonderful, very nice !!!

[@reschrefflerakaschreff9566]

My favorite jazz haunt in NYC. I was there for this one.....loved House of the Rising Sun !!!!!!!!!

[@donottawaguitar]

superb to the eyes and ears and soul

[@nickPbful]

...pure music...

[@aaronmansfield-stratman6019]

Steve Swallow is actually one of my all time favorite bassists... not sure what it is about him.

[@timhitt5934]

uh maybe his great playing...?

[@bmvkman]

that tone!!!

[@triggSerable]

The ultimate laid back groove that just puts u into trance no matter what unbelievable stuff he plays harmonically and melodically

[@benwaldenmusic]

I agree that it is difficult to define what is so great about his solos. He uses repetition and melody really well and is able to incorporate relatively simple ideas very effectively.

[@Monkeygroover]

he is always playful and childishly honest

[@stevelangonedrumchannel272]

Love this trio!

[@marcelojimenez9518]

Excelente los videos Hasta acá! !!!!

[@MrCappon1111]

If you liked this concert i recommend buying their CD named En Route it´s live and has some of this tunes plus others, great great CD on my top 5.

[@triggSerable]

Probably the best live jazz recording for me. That album is a must have

[@ThePhilpouch]

Oh God!!! These guys are fantastics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!whaoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@binkwood]

Scofield has the best "tone face" in the business!

[@robinengelhard4317]

you know what they say: tone is in the face!

[@marKism69]

Probably cause he also has the best tone in the business.

[@gktde9874]

I call it the "bend-face“.

[@cironicholas526]

How the hell does Steve Swallow lock in like that?

[@user-br6qs2cc8s]

この人達は全て完璧にこなせる、普通に弾いてるだけでね。万能の神様みたいなもんだ。

[@gillesmercier2089]

Merci John !...

[@U.F.O_0908]

This is the real stuff right here. The whole group is from another planet.

[@juanmatales]

Wow genius john, wonderful trio !

[@SuperTocinillo]

Un trio extraordinario, grandes!!!

[@seanhennessey9869]

jaysus, Sco gets really out there from around 40.00 to 43.00, to the end of the song...even by his standards, even detunes a string there at the end....I really have always dug Sco, for decades now, he always brings it in so many ways...nice free flowing rythym section

[@manicbooster2926]

Outstanding

[@tomfoxen]

Superb

[@ThiagoBragaMusic]

Great GIG!!!

[@plec15]

It’s too good I can’t take it

[@BryanNhisLP]

Sco with the wah wah OMFG. TOO GOOD!!!

[@Josh-yi4gr]

the real stoner music

[@donilicon2294]

❤️

[@homeyleclerk4632]

U joshing?

[@justanothernguyen2334]

Too advanced for casual druggies

[@shemrahboof4477]

They dont call it Jazz Cabbage for nuthin😎

[@AlejandroValenzuelaSanchez]

O😊o😊 pm p oololollo ooooo p lo❤

[@SuperRos80]

fantastico !!!!

[@bluesmanchiloe]

Esto es magia. Esto es magia simplemente :) . Gracias.

[@BazzTriton]

Si.