Quotes by John Scofield
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Statements and quotes by John Scofield from interviews and other sources.
That shows what a good guy Mike is. But I really think Miles liked to get two guys on the same instrument and have them compete in the band.
Recalling how he joined Miles Davis's band in November 1982 alongside Mike Stern, creating a two-guitar front line.
about Miles DavisHe was a brilliant strategist at getting the music out there, but still playing what he considered great, and important jazz music, because he loved that.
On Miles Davis as a star who transcended jazz.
He was a great composer, and simplicity was his thing; he had the balls to write songs like 'So What' and the second 'Milestones' and 'Jean Pierre,' which was in our band's book when we played with Miles.
Assessing Miles Davis as a composer, in the context of covering one of his tunes.
All musicians who loved jazz loved Miles. He could be very difficult and mercurial and all that but he was also very funny.
Looking back on his three years in Miles Davis's band, 1982-85.
We share decades of common references musically. The similarities and differences in our approaches make for a more interesting collaboration, I think.
On the making of Memories of Home, his duo album with bassist Dave Holland.
about Dave Holland