Swallow Tales
John Scofield · 2020
52 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion
A contemplative blend of intricate melodies and smooth improvisations, showcasing Scofield's signature guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- contemplative moments for introspection
- intricate melodies for active listening
- smooth improvisations for relaxed evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, 'Swallow Tales' is John Scofield's first album of original compositions in nearly a decade. After a prolific career spanning over four decades, this album marks a return to his roots in jazz, emphasizing melodic storytelling through complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· Mike Stern· Bill Frisell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She Was Young 9:29
- 2 Falling Grace 5:24
- 3 Portsmouth Figurations 3:31
- 4 Awful Coffee 9:24
- 5 Eiderdown 7:10
- 6 Hullo Bolinas 4:11
- 7 Away 4:50
- 8 In F 4:30
- 9 Radio 4:21
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