Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood 'Sham Time' | Live Studio Session

John Medeski, Billy Martin, Chris Wood and John Scofield performing "Sham Time," which will be on their upcoming September release, "Juice."
Musicians:
John Scofield guitar
John Medeski piano
Billy Martin drums
Chris Woof bass
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#JohnScofield #guitar #jazz

[@adamkija6895]

Scofield is playing at my school next year, and we just had frisell. Can’t wait

[@Dan-Arg]

¿Did he play?

[@johnnycondor]

Did you get to see that yet? How were they?

[@mythmak3r]

amazinggggg dingdingding

[@deejaytrizay]

These guys are way under rated. They should be known all over.

[@shredder4841]

They are known.

[@Squirrelconga]

Good Ol' Chris Woof! 🐕

[@Marmelademeister]

Thumbs up for Chris Wood's bass moves!

[@Marmelademeister]

... and for Scofield faces.

[@Hiyoyuki-desu]

😅​@@Marmelademeisterあは

[@Manup2day]

Bass player!!....I said bass PLAYER!!, he in da groove.

[@wurstfinger3289]

chris wood is the king.

[@marKism69]

Medeski is an absolute beast at keys.

[@geoffwidmier3714]

The piano solo at 3:05 is bonkers.

[@MokkaMatti]

I was just going to say this this sounded a lot more straight ahead/"tame" when compared with their earlier work back in the mid-'90s when I was first diggin' them at Uni. Then the piano solo hit... 😀

[@tonythue8113]

That's putting it mildly. I agree...BEAST.

[@danhatechav]

licks from just after 3:00 ohhhh myyyyy daaayssss

[@lokijam]

My life changed when I heard A Go Go. That tour was off the hook. So much great music has spawned from that album. These 4 deserve mad props!

[@mooreav]

Totally agree.. A Go Go was unbelievable. Modern, Retro, Future.. Just Vibe and soul fused. Love that record

[@ianedmonds9191]

@@mooreav It was my intro to Scofield but I was blown away by the Keyboards. The whole group in fact. Tightness is off the scale. They nail that thing where when you've played with a group there develops this almost telepathy between you. It's a sacred thing and one that is represented here in all it's glory. Luv and Peace.

[@ryanphelan6861]

I woke up to that album every morning my high school senior year got me going. Fond memories what a sound it was so funky, tight, and everyone was phenomenal.

[@Claytone-Records]

I was driving to a show in downtown Austin. First track of A Go Go was playing on KUT. I pointed the auto to Waterloo records scooped up the cd. Life can be good.

[@jimgroff6880]

Classic sco

[@KhalDrogo76]

always so refreshing to hear Billy play drums....the total opposite of most drummers; the "hey look at me and how great this fill is that I've been practicing". He is all about the groove and keepin that groove tight and rock solid!

[@leopercepied9]

I saw them at the new morning in Paris a few years back, and while I was trying to grab a drink in between sets, he was patiently queuing for his. I pointed at him for the waiter saying I preferred him to be served first and he had a nice nod for me. Definitely the humblest guy.

[@revolutionradiocanada]

💯

[@gerrittenberkdeboer7763]

I won't call it rock solid.. It is another "use" of the drums. It leaves space for the others... good!

[@Ivan_Ku.]

MEDESKI is a BEAST!!

[@josephtravers777]

That ascending left hand starting @ 4:11 is killer

[@terrymiller111]

@@josephtravers777 His energy makes the song.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

666😱

[@AlmostGrewMyHair]

My 34 year old ass got hypnotized when I watched him in this.

[@santiagomendoza2052]

hes crazyy

[@AndykWilhelm]

They all have amazing feel!

[@BluesBrogio]

what a beautiful bass tone

[@brettmorris9981]

there will never be a better guitarist than john scofield

[@raymonddunne7153]

He's pretty good. I like this song and video because you can both hear and observe how each instrument/player contributes to the tune. You can key in on Medeski and realize he is shredding than shift your focus to Martin and realize how important he is to the tune. I'm not a musician but I appreciate listening to great musicians play together.

[@rosyvondee2824]

@@raymonddunne7153 or pianist as expressive as Med. His contorted expressions are unmatched as they become Divine with the music and after seeing them countless times it was made clear to me that they are made for one another.(each person in their specific instrument and also the way that they express themselves and have perfected their craft) Plus I really appreciate somebody living to create music and creating art now compared to these recent generations who's just make art on computers

[@raymonddunne7153]

@@rosyvondee2824 yes ma'am Medeski's solo was amazing but not sure I could have appreciated it as much as I did without seeing his hands! Yes, I agree, music made by real people on real instruments is usually always worth listening to as long as it's coming from the heart.

[@jmags5332]

i’m coming for him though

[@robotstonka7118]

That's a nonsense statement.

[@renleblanc2993]

My god - how great is this???? Love hearing the group with a straight piano tone.

[@andys36]

NOBODY lays it down like these guys .

[@NUJAKKCITIE]

boy, the bass is groovin' so steady like the water running down the nicaragua waterfalls.....

[@NelsonRiverosMusic]

Yes! but why is he kneeling?

[@adriank9]

@@NelsonRiverosMusic He likes it so much so he could not resist kneeling here.

[@johnwilson1997]

@@NelsonRiverosMusicI think he's kneeling to allow Sco and the pno player to have eye contact. Might be wrong.

[@bmuhamad]

One of my favorite Eddie Harris tunes. Really nice, guys. Thanks

[@bombgroove80]

Bananas! Wow. Wtf?!?! I miss seeing mmw. Only had the good fortune to see Scofield once. With my dad. Ray Charles tribute. I cherish the memory. Special video. Thank you.

[@artisanmulti]

Simultaneously fabulous and frustrated. Beautifully tragic and remarkably light footed. Ciao!

[@RedSchnitzel]

Absolutely a beast all of them! Never look back!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Medeski, Scofield, Martin, and Wood are definitely one of my top 5 favorite fusion groups in history. Love everything they do.

[@Existentialexplosion]

Watch Medeski play man, this guy was born to play! Look the effortless! This video really makes my day

[@sunfish7021]

Love the Vox. 🙂 and that's the most badass playable upright piano I've ever seen.

[@theMstanglover]

John Scofield's tone is so unique.

[@jardiecolo]

Ibanez' s tone..

[@flexabustbergson6141]

I read John Scofield's "tongue"' is so unique which is actually true too ahah

[@Heimelhead]

theMstanglover ik right?! It's got that tone that oscillates between a welping magpie and snarling possum

[@kleinequietboykleinequietb7126]

er.....not MY optimal tone choices, magpie and possum , but I guess if you want a swampy sound, okay. It's much too TINNY. (see: monty python) Hooting loons and chuckling woodchucks, bellowing moose more my thing.. (nice, WOODY sounds. see: Monty python).kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jaiX2pjK2opsk

[@robmausser]

It somehow manages to sound both smooth and harsh at the same time.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

that pinao playing is the cure for a hard day, absolutely impeccable.

[@danwachsman926]

Scofield is like a granddad who tells you he also runs a farm. You're like "Are you sure you can handle that kind of lifting at your age? Oh, I see you can."

[@ryanphelan6861]

Mmw were a run away he managed to lasoo was my take, similar, but I was huge mmw fan and knew of scofield from playing with miles and Mike stern. Scofield is genius not just playing but to take advantage of a rhythm section that tours on their own electric and acoustic for years with crazy chemistry. There was no way the album could be anything but brilliant. Mmw was little uptight about not being on album cover etc but they didn't have foresight scofield did. They could tour once in a while for 20 years in this formation that was what mattered. Still lovin' it

[@planetsdanny4320]

John is a very great musician and an excellent guitar player

[@markedzenuasia9969]

Godammit! Medeski fingers are like tentacles... Sic! Really feelin it man! Love the song.

[@shaft9000]

@2:00 Go, Sco', go!.... _Go git 'er!!!!_

[@petergrohmuller1372]

Nobody mocks mainstream rock with a mischievous wink as elegantly and at the same time as politely as John Scofield does. 🤣

[@Action_Clips_CODM]

How’s he mocking it

[@stassshokin]

medeski is a beast!

[@BirdArvid]

Recommendation; Chris Wood is half of a Duo with his brother; The Wood Brothers. they're FANTASTIC!!!

[@DavisSchulz]

just great

[@aaronlair3114]

Billy Martin's style is my favorite.

[@jorymil]

Billy Martin - such calm groove.

[@ProbableCauseBluesBand]

Awesome, I could listen to these guys all day long!!!

[@vv0422]

Great Sco!

[@fernandoroza6061]

Mr Scofield is a Master.

[@rumahbunyi]

fantastic.. my favorit guitarist Mr Jhon Scofield🎧🎸💙

[@michaellapetina4623]

This is one of the most important music collaborations and performances of my time. Could these guys get any tighter?!?

[@aloysiussnailchaser272]

Medeski in a Monty Alexander type groove. Love it! And how well they all work together. Sublime.

[@hjalmarbackstrom5883]

I have always thought I dont like this style of jazz but it's like when someone's scratching your back, and before you know it you go "AAAHHHHH, RIGHT THERE"!!! And theese four cats they are such nice personalities put togehter. Love it! >3

[@cooldebt]

Same. It really depends on the performers - like Emmet Cohen and his trio - I had stopped listening to much 'trad jazz' but those young ones have really refreshed my ears. They play with joy and appreciation of each other just like this wonderfully experienced group.

[@stratcat7162]

Just when you think the dude may be slowing down in his older age he throws 2:04 to 2:11 in ya face. Love it!

[@xebio6]

I always think Sco's fusion years in the 80s were just training so he could unleash a couple of frighteningly fast runs like that whenever he pleases and then go back to deliciously dirty soul/blues grooving

[@robertbriquet]

So much can be done with 2 chords with a bunch of geniuses

[@Miguel...160]

Scofields tone is on its own !!

[@JUWAT]

What about his unique timing and phrase.

[@DavidJefferys]

Fantastic playing...!

[@leonsangala]

08/2019 im remembering i havent listened to this guys together for almost a decade, and seeing them like this and in this format, all the joy they spread and reflect.. Damn!!! .... The sickest Boogaloo morning tune for tunning in

[@riumudamc4686]

Yes Please! What a pleasant surprise when it popped up as next on the list!

[@scooter12e]

God damn those drums.

[@TerekkiTerekki]

So good, so good

[@guidoreichling6516]

Sehr geil !

[@Pidxr]

How I wish this was a full set

[@Cathomatic1]

yah babies! Love it! big fan! xoxoxo

[@mauialohagram]

Awesome. I have that kit....have never seen it anywhere else! Love it.

[@leventopoulos]

Nice Music!!

[@bluewaterpig]

I could listen to this over and over, 24/7. That Scofield tone...

[@madsboyd-madsen3463]

I just love Medeski

[@loveone4292]

😊😊😊😊😊The pianist is amazing and of course john is the man

[@givecamichips]

Oh, I like this.

[@kewlfonz]

Brilliant musicians. Absolutely stellar...

[@rsviews2167]

Always been captivated by music. Sounds dancing over silence sort of magik. At two, had my mind set on drums, which I started practicing around fifteen. Not totally bad, but mostly enthousiastic. Later on, in my early fifthies, started practicing on guitar, just for the thrill of it. The more I age, the more I'm fascinated and blown away by beautiful bass lines.It is a magnificient instrument, made for solidifying rythm structures as well as embellishing harmonic endeavours. Bass is the stable rock you build your fondations on and yet, it glides gently out of any redondance traps. Bass is just another world within another world. Excuse my English, it is not my native tongue.

[@sumoblues]

daaaaaamnnn! smokin!

[@yvindmellesdal3606]

One thing is to hear, but to see gives another perspective.

[@johnkavaudio4695]

SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD !!!

[@othello4007]

I Love that.

[@ballesterom]

Wow! What! incredible

[@markguita3083]

sensational !!

[@soulshakedown1013]

Pretty cool Pretty neat 😎

[@marianoechelini5310]

La alegria de jugar

[@raymocopo7340]

I've been a fan for many years. MMW+S' groove is so solid, yet always developing, that the joy and intensity floats above with a captivating smile.

[@Redtenbachersfunkestra]

Soo good!

[@DaveDwyer]

John's solo hits it out of the park to begin with. Epic jam!

[@peterGanyoff]

Medeski is a beast! My what playing!

[@clivelangston8940]

Great little combo of masters. Love the upright 'joanna'.

[@amielaicart866]

It's beautiful how all the instrumets are equal

[@HardChair]

Magic!!!!!

[@Turublazer]

4:10 wow my God, see that left hand, running in nut shell 😮😮🤩🤩

[@asdemin27]

sumptuously!

Amazing!

[@alasdairmacintyre9383]

One of the most sublime concerts ive ever been to

[@jbowerman50]

Seldom are performances that tight!

[@MrKnisterable]

Unbelievable - the drums are world - class!!!

[@humanbeing5300]

This is so good

[@robertomacheda592]

i love this sound

[@viggosundby6408]

Lovely

[@danielseda2821]

Nobody plays like you guys. You just love music, no doubt it.

[@adamsjazzclub]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOW ! Amazing MEDSCOMARWOO !

[@BenBopALula]

I saw Scofield in Bordeaux in the 90's, with Joe LaBarbera on drums, soon after "Hand Jive" released. One of the best concerts I had the chance the see and listen.

[@MartaBtrp]

Very, very, very good! Bravo!

[@bluesman348]

best groove play! always scofield guitar tone wonderfull !!

[@dk2428]

Apart from the insanely good music: there's some nice artwork on the wall, loving it!

[@wolfgangkorinek8532]

Only knew the fantastic version from Eddie Harris,great Teamwork !!!

[@Kingfish179]

This is fantastic - Scofield's phrasing is so cool.

[@ukulelechriswilson]

Awesome, fantastic.

[@robertb9686]

BIG BIG BIG MUSIC

[@susanlowmanrobinson436]

great musicians all. So together. wow.

[@peterkau]

Lovin the smurf hat!

[@arnepursell5925]

Great session! Thanks for uploading!

[@sasharoyal9193]

No words!