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Painfully funky, this 1976 performance from the Montreux Jazz Festival featuring Billy Cobham, a young John Scofield, George Duke and Alphonso Johnson is one of the best recordings of "Red Baron" that I've seen or heard. Look for a Billy-inspired loop to be posted later today. ...
Read MoreI apologize for the lack of loops over the past few days. I've been busy updating my studio to Logic 9 and setting up a new iMac. Oh yeah, and I've been raking an insane amount of leaves. After spending the past eight years in NYC, with little more than 600 square feet to my name, I forgot what a massive pain in the ass a yard full of dead leaves can be. Anyway, look for a bunch of new loops this week. Since I've doubled the size of my computer monitor, I figure I'll be twice as productiv...
Read MoreHere's some great footage of one of my favorite trios, John Scofield, Steve Swallow and Bill Stewart, getting things done at the Blue Note in NYC. Check the drum solo starting at 1:18. This is a great example of soloing melodically over a ride ostinato....
Read MoreMy old mentor from college, Kenwood Dennard, is back to show us how to keep things flowing with Jaco Pastorius and John Scofield. From swing, to funk, to reggae, Kenwood always makes it feel good, no matter what style he's playing. ...
Read MoreThe great Dennis Chambers shows us how to get down with John Scofield and friends. This video is a clip from his instructional DVD, "Serious Moves". ...
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