When I write a tune - and it's been like this for many years - I always hear in the back of my head some sort of vague, orchestrated, fully fleshed-out big-band version of the song with other parts going on. John Scofield backbandbig share on social
It's one thing to sit at home and write a piece with your guitar, and quite another to have it performed by four people. For me, it's always trial and error. John Scofield errorguitarhome Change image and share on social
It turns out kids today still learn that four-chord progression when they're just picking up the guitar. John Scofield chordguitarkid Change image and share on social
I like forms that are flexible, that can let you feel creative. John Scofield creativefeelflexible Change image and share on social
The jazz clubs wind up having only rich tourists - the kids can't come. If they do, then they spend their entire monthly allotments on a 45-minute set. John Scofield allotmentclubentire Change image and share on social
It's really good to be forced to get away and try something else, find something that's exciting. John Scofield excitfindforce Change image and share on social
I have to work at tunes to get them to come out. Sometimes I'll sit there for four or five hours and get absolutely nothing. John Scofield absolutelyhoursit Change image and share on social
Generally, when a record label suggests album ideas for you, you smile politely, and then proceed to shoot it down, because it's never what you as an artist feel is right for you. John Scofield albumartistfeel Change image and share on social
