Scofield, Medeski, Martin & Wood - Chicken Dog

[@92ninersboy]

Scofield is totally unique. He can play bluesy and funky but he also can play, with total authority and authenticity, the most advanced bop. He really knows harmony inside-out and he has that elastic phrasing that guys like Charlie Parker had but you don't hear in guitarists who come out of fusion. He's a great composer, too.

[@82camino96]

Right on! I really appreciate John Scofield. Such a vast library. I will admit, about 35% of his work I could take it or leave it and maybe 5-10 % I do not like at all. But damn, considering the amount of material this guy has put out and continues to put out, it amazes me how much wonderful and unique material one artist can manufacture on a consistent basis for so many years. His playing puts you somewhere that no one else has the ability put you in, which is my standard for what I consider “truly unique”. Not to mention that fkn tone. That chorus/fuzz tone that he uses at the end of this jam and randomly throughout other numbers of his (not exactly sure what effects he’s using) is so thick and soulful, even at a quiet volume. As time goes on, I appreciate Scofield more and more.

[@92ninersboy]

@@82camino96 When Scofield solos he does what the other jazz masters did in the past, which is tell a story - you hear him in the process of discovery. Most modern fusion players tend to play chops and they're impressive but for me what they play lacks the depth of master horn players like Joe Henderson or Sonny Rollins who really took you on a journey.

[@Tubachin]

One of Sco's finest work! I'm addicted!

[@JazzmanJibilla]

It was just sooo right for Scofield to hook up with these guys.

[@namejeppe7]

Lately I started listening to jazz. And the reason was these four guys!

[@eberniewon]

Love Sco's approving nod at 6:51...amazing chemistry these guys have..

[@juliovac]

so much feeling, this is soo awesome, those are my favorite jazz musicians of actuality

[@maninbucketstudios]

Scofield brings a whole new dimension to their music, so good!

[@phillij1848]

great stuff love all of these guys especially the drummer, funky...

[@2hug]

I just cant find any words to describe the perfection of this groovy sounds!

[@daniellllll45419]

I love Martin`s groove .

[@TheEmjaygee]

its hard to find this comfort level in anyone else. great vid

[@ymz5]

Absolutely great. My favorite live recording of S,M,M & W.

[@msorrent11]

You too can shred like Sco if you wear socks with your sandals! A Go Go was one of the first CDs I ever got, haven't stopped listening to it since. And this version of Chicken Dog is pretty special!

[@harry2928]

o.k. keep dreamin. the finest of ambitions. 😁 ✌🏻 ✌🏻 may you have all the astronaut donuts you ever wanted.

[@msorrent11]

@@harry2928 ✌✌✌

[@Smo1k]

Can't think of a band in funked-up jazz I like better than MMW. I've been hooked since "Combustication". Add Scofield, and it's like having a birthday cake when it's not your birthday ;)

[@erichoaglund]

love the keychange at 2:04 and 2:14 -2:20 is just killer.scofield epitimizes playing from the soul(in my opinion)he talks with his guitar...these guys are some of my favorite players

[@CORXX]

I just love these guys!

[@HyperDuck]

Medeski. Saw Scofield live last year, I love that man. And i love this band. Nice vid :)

[@Sweetohm55]

would like to spend the day watching videos of them ,but i have to go work

[@bundasichi]

my Sco bro be chankin' on that Chicken Dog groove! Gets in your soul.

[@Smo1k]

1997 was a good year in so many ways..! :)

[@polloman29]

tss. medeski, scofield, martin & wood.... such a great band!

[@MCMLXXXtoINFINITY]

oh the sympathetic resonance with the bass and snare!!!!!

[@jazzbro]

Nice sound quality!

[@protatoesable]

my hair could be on fire and i'd just be chillin out to this

[@davidettinger6246]

Wow! Epic performance,….like an old friend with some new tricks,….

[@LesterBrunt]

they were overwhelmed by the groove. The inputs of untrained minds would overload.

[@ekserchina]

Saw them last year in Memphis sitting in a puddle of mud...literally! It was a great experience for me and definitely one of the best performances I saw there other then Snoop Dogg (haha)... :)

[@Zizzinio]

i love sooo much medeski

[@skunkin53]

@urlhammer they are singing their solos outloud as they play them. It is a technique that some people find to help them while improvising.

[@daddybug101]

@luvz2drum99 I had the opportunity of a lifetime to see them in AnnArbor, MI. They are awesome.

[@PauliG]

Nice. Great grooves. I always loved how they seem so attached to their music when they play. Entertaining to watch and to hear. I wonder what Scofield gets so pissed about at the very end. Literally, the last 3 seconds, he looks down and...something is messed up.

[@DaGreatWhiteTengu]

One of my favorite songs of ALL TIME!!! MMW + S Rule!

[@daddyo21784]

I saw Sco about 30 times in the late 80s/early 90s, but 1:33 is how I'll always remember him.

[@EricSheppardMusic]

i accidentally voted your comment down, but i completely agree. Sco's badass phrasing complements their funky style PERFECTLY!

[@CORXX]

Nobody could have put it better. That's exactly what I think about this Master Guitarist. Also, MMW make a great team to play with him.

[@dallasphill]

They are playin Bonnaroo this year!!!

[@pohjalo]

Wow. Great subtle/minimalist guitar playing there. I had almost forgot how good MMW is.

[@joefroeber5886]

Oh they felt that one!

[@josh1854]

awesome chops!!!!!!!

[@mixingnumberswithsounds]

@BaytekkDesigns This is amazing to no end.......noone in the audience is moving hahah.....i would like to see them at a hippy fest......people would be dancing then

[@okayfrankie]

bacccccccckk in the daaaaaayysss

[@stephne8115]

*Scofield, Medeski, Martin & Wood - Chicken Dog* Toute la complicité des musiciens à l'oeuvre, avec un public médusé.

[@Thecalyboi]

@urlhammer because improvising with musicians is just like having a verbal a conversation. it helps them with phrasing.

[@pretorious700]

I always love M,M, & W, but I also thought they needed another solo instrument. Sco is perfect.

[@Paddyo875]

The way this starts out, makes me think there should be a "Think-Chicken Dog" recording somewhere

[@maidoodesu]

crazy nice ! です.

[@DarkestLegion]

yeah i sure do love :)

[@keflakev]

Unos maestrosss

[@d7b9]

I totally agree with you.

[@michaelmanns6191]

Just about as good as it gets...Sco and MMW in their prime...

[@Dmitry777]

from DVD of from special TV.

[@Rastafarian1882]

WOW Medeski looks so young in this video

[@wires99]

I'm only a third of the way through, and I think the crowd must be duct-taped down into their seats. Is this uh, restraint? How can you listen and not move? Very nice, and thanks for posting it.

[@Thecalyboi]

@BaytekkDesigns i know, how is the crowd sitting down?!?!

[@sunshinedaydreamm]

feeling... wow

[@wires99]

Yup, you know that's got to be it. Overload.

[@thanoulijonroth]

I wouldn't consider that a mistake...it fits very well as a passing note (A Bb C: all of them in D Aeolian), though anyone can have their opinion. Personally, I really liked note A there...

[@YmustTh3w0rldG0r0und]

I always think of that song when I'm walking my dog

[@ezrabg]

Is it just me or does Sco look frustrated in the last couple of seconds? These guys are so siiiiiiiiiiiiiick!

[@RyanLynch2000]

even the plant can't help but groove.

[@viscioushattermaid4410]

This musically is when someone back in history had the idea of mixing peanut butter with jelly between bread!

[@trapfman]

wood my mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@josh1854]

awesome CHOPS!!!

[@LulJam]

Now just throw my last name into the mix Scofield, Medeski, Martin, Sharron and Wood :D

[@litford]

hahaha, cuz they're all enthralled. that's some good shit goin' on there!

[@saugustus1]

wait, hold on a second, let me take off these glasses... ahh yes, there we go.

[@lloydstarr922]

socks and sandals - good work sco

[@trapfman]

@JazzmanJibilla best comment in ages :p

[@daddybug101]

Man, are they cookin.

[@blueleaftuber]

this song is really minimalistic, but i get the notion that these guys are really enjoying playing this song. they are all moving around a lot on stage, kinda doing the 'chair dance' thing. seeing medeski singing to his notes really makes me laugh

[@greeneups]

I dont know what to do when that happens. I ussually move around a lot in dancing motions

[@Steve906]

That is Billy Martin.

[@joemarklin]

Well, I think his tone is cool - but it's that chorus effect he puts on his guitar, if he used a more clean sound his tone would be better. I think he kicks major ass and this is my favorite song by him.

[@AhnDanil]

That's great! Thanks! Where can i get the full video of this concert?

[@viscioushattermaid4410]

Anyone have the full show vid? Big Top?

[@downhomedonny]

did not recognize Medeski at all dang the 90s were somethin else

[@DavidFeilyMusic]

scofield adds new life to mmw

[@monkeytapdance]

it got weird at 8:14. and i mean weird in the most outstanding way.

[@Panics1000]

exelent!!!

[@vanea99]

@BaytekkDesigns YES! But unfortunately they are alive, only I think they don't have ears.

[@afinkeln]

@BaytekkDesigns You mean lady googoo listeners?

[@dr05guitar]

haha the woman at 9:30: "what is this I am beholding here?"

[@SkumBanana]

Where do people get all these videos anyway? I need to knooow

[@HammondB200]

2:10 ouch

[@simonjaramillo]

what stompboxes does he have there??? i can see a proco rat, what are the other two????

[@webleedfornoone0]

prty good... butit wuld b betetr with more screms..

[@TBone-zv3ql]

It's so good that it forces the video out of sync.

[@maninbucketstudios]

you bet!

[@TheAladelta5]

que grosssoooo...... te pone la piel en alerta....

[@erichoaglund]

never understand why people like to use youtube as an outlet for anger,hate and insults.you people need to learn how to chill.live and let live?

[@ae3898]

Sco in his pre-Santa Claus days...

[@Dupree90]

Where are you from?

[@adikjacksonguitar]

Sco looks very much like Steve Jobs on this video :D

[@rootsradicals87]

quote older coment by some user: "Sco has no business wear socks with those sandals"

[@moorees335]

This is a prime example of why other countries hate us.Just because of a comment like that.

[@thanoulijonroth]

I wouldn't be so strict but hey, it's just an opinion and I respect yours, though I don't think it's a mistake...peace

[@biggrammer]

ya all lookin too deep...ya can smell it...funk...pure funk..p&l

[@POSYmusic_us]

Do a colab. with Pat Metheny!!

[@redape6870]

you know this was old because john medeski is skinny and has almost a full head of hair. and billy martin looks like a little kid. but like fine wine, these guys have only gotten better with age.

[@ForcesInMotion]

@feelee15 and vice versa...