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John Scofield

Jazz band from OH · formed 1951

John Scofield photo
Photo from the public record
Shows on record
48
Rooms played
41
Cities
33
Releases
35
Last show
Sep 12, 2026Town Hall

About

John Scofield is a band from OH, formed in 1951, tagged acid jazz, contemporary jazz, Fusion by its sources. Shows on record run from 1984 to 2027, across 41 rooms in 33 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

48 on record · bandslate-pipeline, Songkick, venue website

Upcoming shows

  1. Ludlow Garage · Cincinnati, OH

    With Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch

    Show 7:30 PM EDT · Multi-band bill

  2. Ludlow Garage · Cincinnati, OH

    With Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch

    Show 7:30 PM EDT · Multi-band bill

  3. Thalia Hall · Chicago, IL

    Show 8:00 PM CDT · $51.08 · Solo

  4. Belly Up · Solana Beach, CA

    With Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch

    Show 7:00 PM PDT · $66.55 to $111.80 · Multi-band bill

  5. Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach, CA

    Show 7:00 PM PDT · Solo

  6. The Regent Theatre · Los Angeles, CA

    With Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch

    Show 8:30 PM PDT · Multi-band bill

  7. Revolution Hall · Portland, OR

    With Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch, Larry Goldings

    Show 8:00 PM PST · Multi-band bill

  8. Tower Theatre - OR · Bend, OR

    Show 7:30 PM PST · Solo

  9. Neptune Theatre · Seattle, WA

    Show 8:00 PM PST · Solo

  10. Boulder Theater · Boulder, CO

    With Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch, Larry Goldings

    Show 8:00 PM MST · Multi-band bill

  11. Ardmore Music Hall · Ardmore, PA

    With Larry Goldings, Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch

    Show 8:00 PM EST · Multi-band bill

  12. Ardmore Music Hall · Ardmore, PA

    Show 8:00 PM EST · Solo

  13. The Town Hall · New York, NY

    Show 8:00 PM EST · Solo

  14. Somerville Theatre · Somerville, MA

    With Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch

    Show 7:30 PM EST · Multi-band bill

  15. Symphony Center-IL · Chicago, IL

    With Dave Holland

    Show 8:00 PM CST · Multi-band bill

More upcoming dates
DateVenue
Oct 14, 2026Ludlow Garage Cincinnati · CincinnatiHeadlinerwith Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch
Oct 15, 2026Ludlow Garage Cincinnati · CincinnatiHeadlinerwith Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch
Oct 29, 2026The Regent Theater · Los AngelesHeadlinerwith Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch
Nov 17, 2026Town Hall · New YorkHeadliner

Shows per year

  1. 19841 show
  2. 20091 show
  3. 20101 show
  4. 20122 shows
  5. 20143 shows
  6. 20158 shows
  7. 20163 shows
  8. 20195 shows
  9. 20201 show
  10. 20221 show
  11. 20243 shows
  12. 202617 shows
  13. 20271 show
Show history
DateVenue
Sep 12, 2026Town Hall · ManhattanSupportwith Loudon Wainwright III, Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, +6
Jun 12, 2026Warsaw · BrooklynSupportwith Adam Rogers and DICE, Vernon Reid, Eric Gales, +3
May 1, 2024Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Eric Krasno, Chuck Leavell, Duane Betts, +6
Apr 28, 2024Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center · San FranciscoSupportwith John Scofield and Lettuce, Lettuce
Apr 27, 2024Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center · San FranciscoSupportwith John Scofield and Lettuce, Lettuce
Jun 4, 2022Frost Amphitheater · StanfordSupportwith Phil Lesh & Friends, Scott Metzger, Benmont Tench, +1
Apr 30, 2020Fillmore New Orleans · New OrleansSupportwith Foundation Of Funk (with Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter, Eric Krasno and John Medeski), Dumpstaphunk, The Soul Rebels, +1
Nov 22, 2019Galileo Galilei · MadridSupportwith Jon Cleary
Nov 19, 2019Kulturetage · OldenburgHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Nov 6, 2019New Morning · ParisHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Nov 3, 2019Turnhalle, PROGR · BernHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Oct 30, 2019Ostra Studios · DresdenSupportwith Cleo, Jan Luley, Rick Trolsen, +1
Jul 30, 2016Fort Adams State Park · NewportSupportwith Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper Experiment, Chick Corea, +26
Jul 29, 2016The International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino · NewportSupportwith Galactic, Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper Experiment, +31
Apr 22, 2016Exit Zero International Jazz Festival · Cape MaySupportwith Pat Metheny, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Pedrito Martinez, +6
Dec 11, 2015McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square · CharlotteHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Dec 10, 2015Franklin Theatre · FranklinHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Dec 9, 2015Variety Playhouse · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Dec 7, 2015B.B. King Blues Club & Grill · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Dec 4, 2015Howard Theatre · WashingtonHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Dec 3, 2015Fletcher Hall, Carolina Theatre · DurhamHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Apr 11, 2015Barbican Centre · LondonSupportwith David Sanborn, Jon Cleary
Apr 9, 2015New Morning · ParisHeadlinerwith Jon Cleary
Jul 29, 2014Jazz à Vannes · VannesSupportwith Chick Corea, Joshua Redman, Archie Shepp, +5
Jul 18, 2014Kirjurinluoto Arena · PoriHeadlinerwith Mac Miller, Snarky Puppy, Pet Shop Boys, +6
Mar 18, 2014Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynSupportwith Soulive, The Shady Horns, Jon Cleary
Mar 9, 2012Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynSupportwith Soulive, Wyllys, George Porter Jr., +9
Mar 8, 2012Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynSupportwith Bowl Train, Soulive, George Porter Jr., +10
Jan 14, 2010Tipitina's · New OrleansSupportwith Brass Band Blowout, To Be Continued Brass Band, (so-u)
Nov 8, 2009Haus der Berliner Festspiele · BerlinHeadlinerwith Booker T. Jones
Jul 17, 1984Royal Festival Hall · LondonSupportwith Miles Davis, Bob Berg
Date unknownMcDonald Theatre · EugeneHeadliner

Where they play

41 rooms in 33 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Brooklyn4 shows
  • New Orleans3 shows
  • Ardmore2 shows
  • Chicago2 shows
  • Cincinnati2 shows

and 28 other cities

Live history

31 shows on record
Shows counted
31
First on record
Jul 1984
Latest on record
Sep 2026

Shows per year

  1. 19841
  2. 20091
  3. 20101
  4. 20122
  5. 20143
  6. 20158
  7. 20163
  8. 20195
  9. 20201
  10. 20221
  11. 20243
  12. 20262

Top rooms

  • Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn · 3
  • Tipitina's, New Orleans · 2
  • Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco · 2
  • New Morning, Paris · 2
  • Town Hall, Manhattan · 1

Top cities

  • Brooklyn, NY · 4
  • New Orleans, LA · 3
  • Manhattan, KS · 2
  • Newport · 2
  • Paris · 2

Often on the bill with: Jon Cleary, George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville, Soulive, Bowlive, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lettuce, Maceo Parker

Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.

Releases

35 releases, 1978–2026
  • Funkhaus (Live Hannover '75)

    2026

  • Live Featuring John Scofield

    2025

  • Memories Of Home

    2025

  • Uncle John's Band

    2023

  • Inside Scofield: A Joerg Steineck Film

    2022

  • John Scofield

    2022

  • Swallow Tales

    2020

  • 3 Essential Albums

    2018

  • 5 Original Albums

    2018

  • Combo 66

    2018

  • Fe

    2016

  • Bump

    2000 · Album

  • Shortcuts

    2000 · Album

  • Works for Me

    2000 · Album

  • Old Folks

    1999 · Album

  • A Go Go

    1998 · Album

  • Quiet

    1996 · Album

  • Groove Elation!

    1995 · Album

  • Hand Jive

    1994 · Album

  • I Can See Your House From Here

    1994 · Album

  • Grace Under Pressure

    1992 · Album

  • Time on My Hands

    1990 · Album

  • Flat Out

    1989 · Album

  • Loud Jazz

    1988 · Album

  • Blue Matter

    1986 · Album

  • Still Warm

    1986 · Album

  • Electric Outlet

    1984 · Album

  • Solar

    1984 · Album

  • Shinola

    1982 · Album

  • Bar Talk

    1980 · Album

  • Ivory Forest

    1980 · Album

  • Four Keys

    1979 · Album

  • Tributaries

    1979 · Album

  • Who's Who?

    1979 · Album

  • East Meets West

    1978 · Album

Discography

80 releases, 1987–2025
  • 2025Memories of HomeAlbum

    ECM Records · ECM 2860 · Engineer: Scott Petito; Producer: Dave Holland; Producer: John Scofield

  • 2023Uncle John’s BandAlbum

    ECM Records · 5572550 · Engineer [Recording]: Tyler McDiarmid; Executive-Producer: Manfred Eicher

  • 2022John ScofieldAlbum

    ECM Records · ECM 2727 · Engineer: Tyler McDiarmid; Executive-Producer: Manfred Eicher; Mastered By [Mastering]: Christoph Stickel

  • 2020Swallow TalesAlbum

    ECM Records · ECM 2679 · Engineer: Tyler McDiarmid; Executive-Producer: Manfred Eicher

  • 20183 Essential AlbumsCompilation

    Verve · 0600753824450

  • 20185 Original AlbumsCompilation

    Blue Note · 06007 5376987

  • 2018Combo 66Album

    Verve · 678 021 3

  • 2017HudsonAlbum

    Motéma · MTA-CD-228 · Engineer [Assistant Engineer]: Beth Reineke; Executive-Producer: Dave Love; Executive-Producer: Jana Herzen; Producer [Produced By]: Hudson

  • 2016Country for Old MenAlbum

    impulse! · B0025610-02 · Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]: Mikhail Pivovarov; Engineer [Recording Mixing Engineer]: Jay Newland; Executive-Producer: Farida Bachir; Mastered By: Mark Wilder

  • 2016FeRelease

    [no label]

  • 2016Guitarra de jazzCompilation

    X5 Music Group

  • 2016Live 1976 From New York Hofstra PlayhouseRelease

    Gonzo Multimedia · HST358CD

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  • 2015Live 1975 From Dallas Electric BallroomLive

    Gonzo Multimedia · HST353CD

  • 2015Past PresentAlbum

    impulse! · B0023752-02 · Mastered By: Mark Wilder; Producer: John Scofield; Recorded By, Mixed By: Jay Newland

  • 2015Sco-MuleLive

    Provogue · PRD 7449 2 · Engineer [Original File Transfer]: Zach Hancock; Executive-Producer: Stefani Scamardo; Mastered By: Greg Calbi; Mixed By: Ray Martin

  • 2015Sco-Mule Pre-order Bonus DiscEP

    Evil Teen Records · 651751-1221-2-3MTBD

  • 2015Tennessee WaltzAlbum

    Paddle Wheel · KICJ-2476 · Engineer: Michael Farrow; Producer: Dave Matthews; Producer: Shigeyuki Kawashima

  • 2013Überjam DeuxAlbum

    EmArcy · 0602537337248 · Engineer [Assistant]: Kevin Harper; Engineer [Assistant]: Ted Tuthill; Executive-Producer: Susan Scofield; Mastered By: Greg Calbi

  • 2011A Moment's PeaceAlbum

    EmArcy · 0602527642482 · Engineer [Assistant]: Chris Allen; Engineer [Assistant]: Ted Tuthill; Engineer, Mixed By: James Farber; Mastered By: Greg Calbi

  • 201054Album

    Universal Music Publishing Group · 0602527144504 · Engineer [Assistant]: Frank Mathijssen; Engineer [Assistant]: Gerald Chermin; Executive-Producer: Wulf Müller; Mastered By: Geoff Pesche

  • 2010Drum N Voice Vol. 3Album

    Soul Trade · SLT 1005 · Executive-Producer: Soul Trade; Producer, Arranged By: Lino Nicolosi

  • 2010New Morning®- The Paris ConcertAlbum

    in-akustik · INAK 7478 BD

  • 2008Herbie Hancock & The New Standard Allstars In JapanRelease

    Jazz Door · JD11040

  • 2008Piety StreetAlbum

    EmArcy · 1791136 · Engineer [Assistant]: Rick Kwan; Engineer [Assistant]: Wesley Fontenot; Executive-Producer: Susan Scofield; Mastered By: Greg Calbi

  • 2008Six Strings: Portrait of a Guitar StarCompilation

    EmArcy · 060075308926

  • 2007Dortmund 2007Live
  • 2007Linz 2007Live
  • 2007This Meets ThatAlbum

    EmArcy · 0602517340855 · Engineer [Assistant]: Anthony Ruotolo; Engineer [Assistant]: Justin Gerrish; Engineer [Assistant], DAW [Pro Tools]: Brian Montgomery; Mastered By: Greg Calbi

  • 2006SaudadesAlbum

    ECM Records · ECM 1972/73 · Engineer: Patrick Murray

  • 2005John ScofieldAlbum

    Absord Music Japan · ABCJ-352

  • 2005That's What I SayAlbum

    Verve · B0004360-02 · Co-producer [Business]: Susan Scofield; Co-producer [Music]: John Scofield; Engineer [Assistant Engineer Avatar]: Chad Lupo; Engineer [Assistant Engineer Avatar]: Peter Doris

  • 2004Live In MontrealRelease

    Universal · 0602498240588

  • 2003ScorchedLive

    Deutsche Grammophon · 474 729-2 · Co-producer: Hessischer Rundfunk; Engineer: Charly Morell; Engineer: Wolfgang Decker; Executive-Producer: Sid McLauchlan

  • 2002Berkfest, MA 8.11.02Live
  • 2002Live at Michelson HallLive
  • 2002überjamAlbum

    Verve Records · VERF-01157-2 · Mixed By, Recorded By: Joe Ferla; Producer: Jason Olaine; Producer: John Scofield

  • 2000BumpAlbum

    Verve · 314 543 430-2 · Engineer [Assistant]: Andrea Yankovsky; Mastered By: Greg Calbi; Mixed By: Joe Ferla; Producer: Lee Townsend

  • 2000Live at the Palace TheatreLive
  • 2000Live Fasching Stockholm Sweden 2000Live
  • 2000ShortcutsAlbum

    Stunt Records · STUCD 00032

  • 2000Steady Groovin'Compilation

    Blue Note · 7243 4 99257 2 4

  • 2000Steady Groovin' - The Blue Note Groove SidesCompilation

    Blue Note · 7243 4 99257 2 4

  • 2000Works for MeAlbum

    Verve · 549 281-2 · Executive-Producer: Erin Whelan; Executive-Producer: Susan Scofield; Mastered By: Greg Calbi; Producer [Produced By]: Richard Seidel

  • 1999Old FolksAlbum

    West Wind · WW 2120

  • 1998A Go GoAlbum

    Verve · 539 979-2 · Engineer [Assistant]: Jay Ryan; Engineer [Assistant]: Scott Young; Engineer, Recorded By, Mixed By: Joe Ferla; Executive-Producer: Noel Grey

  • 1998Live in ZürichLive
  • 1997The TrioAlbum

    Verve Records · 314 537 503-2

  • 1996Blue Notables Vol. 4 : Blue Note's New Bloods - The New Breed Plugs InCompilation

    Blue Note · 7243 8 53226 2 4

  • 1996QuietAlbum

    Verve · 533 185-2

  • 1996The Best of John ScofieldCompilation

    Blue Note · CDP 7243 8 53330 2 6

  • 1996The Best Of John Scofield - The Blue Note YearsCompilation

    Blue Note · CDP 7243 8 53330 2 6 · Engineer [Recording]: James Farber; Mastered By: Ron McMaster; Producer [Compilation]: Michael Cuscuna

  • 1995DragonflyAlbum

    Telarc Jazz · СD-83377 · Engineer: Jack Renner; Executive-Producer: Robert Woods; Mastered By: Tom MacCluskey; Producer: John Snyder

  • 1995Groove Elation!Album

    Blue Note · CDP 7243 8 32801 2 4 · Engineer [Mastering]: Greg Calbi; Engineer [Recording, Mixing]: James Farber; Executive-Producer: Susan Scofield; Producer [Produced By]: Lee Townsend

  • 1995John ScofieldCompilation

    High Tide · TIDE 9138-2

  • 1995Live at the Artpark, Lewiston, NYLive
  • 1994Hand JiveAlbum

    Blue Note · CDP 7243 8 27327 2 3 · Engineer [Assistant, Mixing]: Tony Gillis; Engineer [Assistant, Recording]: Chris Albert; Executive-Producer: Susan Scofield; Mastered By: Greg Calbi

  • 1994I Can See Your House From HereAlbum

    Blue Note · CDP 7243 8 27765 2 9 · Executive-Producer: Susan Scofield; Producer: Lee Townsend

  • 1994Liquid Fire: The Best of John ScofieldCompilation

    Gramavision · GCD79501

  • 1994SummertimeLive

    Bugsy Records · BGS 032/2

  • 1994You Speak My LanguageLive

    [no label] · AS 42/2

  • 1993Jazz-Funk Guitar IRelease
  • 1993Pick Hits Live = ピック ヒッツ ライヴAlbum

    Gramavision · TDCN-5017 · Engineer [Assistant]: Tsuneharu Mitsuda; Engineer [Recording]: Katuyuki Igarashi; Engineer [Recording]: Tsuruo Ogawa; Mixed By: Hidemichi Tanaka

  • 19925th Glasgow Jazz FestivalLive

    BBC Transcription Services · TCD 0258

  • 1992Grace Under PressureAlbum

    Blue Note · D 130775 · Engineer [Assistant]: Chris Albert; Mastered By: Bob Ludwig; Producer: Steve Swallow; Recorded By, Mixed By: James Farber

  • 1992Serious MovesRelease

    DCI Music Video · WH0131 · Executive-Producer: Paul Siegel; Executive-Producer: Rob Wallis; Producer: Stephen Reed

  • 1991East Coast Blow OutAlbum

    Lipstick Records · LIP-89007 2 · Engineer, Mixed By: Reinhold Nickel; Engineer, Producer: Wolfgang Hirschmann; Mastered By: Ansgar Ballhorn; Mixed By: Frank Schneider

  • 1991Jim Hall and Friends LiveLive

    Limelight · 820 843-2

  • 1991Sweeping Through The CityAlbum

    Enja Records · enja 4078 2 · Co-producer: Christine Martin; Executive-Producer [Executive Producer]: Matthias Winckelmann; Producer: Bennie Wallace; Producer: Christine Martin

  • 1990Live 3 WaysAlbum

    Pioneer · PLMJA 00171

  • 1990Slo Sco: Best of the BalladsCompilation

    Gramavision · R2 79430 · Producer: Steve Swallow

  • 1990Some Other Time (A Tribute To Chet Baker)Album

    Triloka Records · 320180-2 · Engineer [Assistant Engineer (Recording)]: Craig Portells; Engineer [Engineered By (Recording)]: John Pace; Executive-Producer: K.D. Kagel; Executive-Producer: Mitchell Markus

  • 1990Time on My HandsAlbum

    Blue Note · 006602347347602 · Engineer: Gary Solomon; Engineer: James Farber; Mastered By: Bob Ludwig; Producer: John Scofield

  • 1989Flat OutAlbum

    Gramavision · 18-8903-2

  • 1989Live At MontmartreAlbum

    Timeless Records · 3OR2-31 · Engineer: Werner Scherrer; Producer: Wim Wigt

  • 1989The Plot ThickensAlbum

    Muse Records · MUSE MC 5378 · Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Engineer, Mixed By, Mastered By: Rudy Van Gelder; Producer: David Feinman

  • 1988Ivory ForestRelease

    Enja Records · Enja CD 3053-37 · Producer: Horst Weber; Producer: Matthias Winckelmann; Recorded By: Carlos Albrecht

  • 1988Loud JazzAlbum

    Gramavision · R2 79402 · Executive-Producer: Jonathan F. P. Rose; Mastered By: Bob Ludwig; Producer: Steve Swallow; Recorded By, Mixed By: Joe Ferla

  • 1987All Strings AttachedLive

    Verve · 841 291-2 · Engineer: Joel Moss; Producer: Jack Lewis

  • 1987AskLive

    inak · Inak 8802 CD · Engineer [Recording]: Gianrico La Rosa; Executive-Producer: Luciano Linzi

  • 1987LiveLive

    enja · CD 3013-2

Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.

Lineup

  • John Scofield Trio
  • Trio Beyond
  • John Scofield Band · guitar
  • Scolohofo
  • Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood
  • Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Quartet
  • Hudson · guitar
  • Adams-Peterson All Stars · guitar
  • John Scofield Quartet · eponymous, guitar
  • David Liebman Quintet
  • Gary Burton & Friends

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 17 plays, 2001-06-04–2024-08-10 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Brian Foss) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Jazz Theatre' (Noel Brass Jr.) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Preachin' the Blues' (Johnny Horn) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

John Scofield — Photo
Photo — website
John Scofield — Photo
Photo — Spotify
John Scofield — Frost Amphitheater, 2022-06-04
Poster · Frost Amphitheater, 2022-06-04 — Songkick
John Scofield — Fillmore New Orleans, 2020-04-30
Poster · Fillmore New Orleans, 2020-04-30 — Songkick
John Scofield — Galileo Galilei, 2019-11-22
Poster · Galileo Galilei, 2019-11-22 — Songkick
John Scofield — Ostra Studios, 2019-10-30
Poster · Ostra Studios, 2019-10-30 — Songkick
John Scofield — Franklin Theatre, 2015-12-10
Poster · Franklin Theatre, 2015-12-10 — Songkick
John Scofield — Barbican Centre, 2015-04-11
Poster · Barbican Centre, 2015-04-11 — Songkick
John Scofield — Brooklyn Bowl, 2014-03-18
Poster · Brooklyn Bowl, 2014-03-18 — Songkick
John Scofield — Royal Festival Hall, 1984-07-17
Poster · Royal Festival Hall, 1984-07-17 — Songkick
What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
John Scofield on Last.fmArtist facts
John Scofield on DiscogsArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
bandslate-pipelineShow history
SongkickShow history, Show posters
venue websiteShow history
websitePhotos
SpotifyPhotos
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.