What makes Juice by John Scofield notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its blend of styles and musicianship, reaching the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. It also highlighted Scofield's ability to adapt to contemporary sounds while maintaining his jazz roots, influencing a new generation of jazz musicians. When 'Juice' was released in 2014, John Scofield had already established himself as a prominent figure in jazz fusion. This album marked a continuation of his exploration of groove-based music, following his previous works like 'Uberjam' (2002) and 'This Meets That' (2007), showcasing his ongoing evolution as an artist.

Juice works well if you're into gradual build to satisfying climax, dynamic improvisation for attentive listeners and invigorating groove for social gatherings.

How many songs are on Juice?

Juice has 10 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Juice

John Scofield · 2014

63 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion

A vibrant fusion of jazz, blues, and funk that showcases intricate guitar work and dynamic improvisation.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gradual build to satisfying climax
dynamic improvisation for attentive listeners
invigorating groove for social gatherings
vibrant expressions of musical creativity

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek straightforward, predictable structures

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Juice' was released in 2014, John Scofield had already established himself as a prominent figure in jazz fusion. This album marked a continuation of his exploration of groove-based music, following his previous works like 'Uberjam' (2002) and 'This Meets That' (2007), showcasing his ongoing evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors: Pat Metheny· Mike Stern· Bill Frisell