Released 10 years ago
Country for Old Men
John Scofield · 2016
62 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion
A soulful blend of jazz and country, where intricate guitar work meets heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments for quiet evenings
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt storytelling with intricate guitar
- soulful ambiance for introspective thoughts
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer short, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Country for Old Men' was released in September 2016, John Scofield had already established himself as a significant figure in jazz. This album followed his exploration of various genres, marking a return to his roots with a reinterpretation of classic country songs through a jazz lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· Mike Stern· Bill Frisell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr Fool 5:04
- 2 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 7:01
- 3 Bartender’s Blues 5:17
- 4 Wildwood Flower 3:53
- 5 Wayfaring Stranger 6:30
- 6 Mama Tried 5:18
- 7 Jolene 7:35
- 8 Faded Love 6:32
- 9 Just a Girl I Used to Know 4:10
- 10 Red River Valley 6:16
- 11 You’re Still the One 4:20
- 12 I’m an Old Cowhand 0:30
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