Hand Jive
John Scofield · 1994
64 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion with intricate grooves and melodic improvisation that invites you to dance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- late peaks encourage active engagement
- groovy rhythms for dancing
- intricate improvisation for attentive listening
- dynamic shifts throughout the album
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, immediate gratification
- avoid complex rhythmic exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Hand Jive' was released in 1994, John Scofield had already established himself as a prominent voice in jazz, following his breakthrough album 'Grace Under Pressure' in 1985. This album showcases his evolution into a more groove-oriented sound, influenced by funk and blues, solidifying his reputation as a leading innovator in jazz fusion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· Mike Stern· Bill Frisell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'll Take Les 7:04
- 2 Dark Blue 7:46
- 3 Do Like Eddie 8:10
- 4 She's So Lucky 5:57
- 5 Checkered Past 5:31
- 6 7th Floor 4:51
- 7 Golden Daze 7:39
- 8 Don't Shoot the Messenger 6:14
- 9 Whip the Mule 5:43
- 10 Out of the City 5:19
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