John Scofield, July 1987: So You Say

Recorded at Christiansborg Ridebane in July 1987, Sco and his band play So You Say from the Blue Matter album. This is a higher quality version of a video I uploaded a couple of years ago, and should sound better and look OK at 480p.
Blue Matter and Still Warm from the same concert are also in my videos.

[@ForcesInMotion]

Been a while since I've checked this performance. It's one for the ages. When the band drops out and Sco & Dennis play by themselves for almost 3 minutes, it's basically McLaughlin/Cobham, Coltrane/Elvin level. Top shelf, man. Beautiful, beautiful...

[@LouisL1963]

Dennis Chambers is the ultimate groove monster on drums :-D

[@jazzerrocker]

One of the best modern jazz guitarists. I always loved his tone and phrasing.

[@Happy-Me.]

Although Scofields albums are great he always plays way better live. Total improvisation.

[@Hovverdrums]

Gary Grainger - just HOW funky can you get...love it; Dennis Chambers - machine gun hands AND feet WITH feel....absolutely fantastic! THANK YOU for posting!

[@johngiuliano8750]

This should have a billion views

[@jacko222333]

Sco and gang brings tears to my eyes with their beautiful playing.

[@magn8195]

Dennis' pocket is unbeliavably deep!

[@stevedunphy2848]

Interplay between schofield & big bad Dennis Chambers in the middle section RIDICULOUS. How much feel, timing, funk, Cuban/calypso genius do you want??? Chambers feel & speed/ clarity, throw your books & metronomes away, they are not required here.

[@Happy-Me.]

Listen to the chordal work from 6:25

[@zoltanhalkovics]

Dieses Stück ist eine wahre Energiebombe. Schenkt mir eine Menge Lebenslust und Freude; das Blut im Herz und in den Adern beginnt zu kochen wenn man sich's anhört. Und das immer wieder.

[@Drumulater1]

John Scofield and Dennis Chambers. Let's call Mr.Whoopie to see how to do it Chum.

[@morrisvanderlinden3549]

Dennis Chambers will 4ever be my favorite drummer!! Tight as a metronome, every swing and contact.

[@stevedunphy2848]

you want to be a musician? Watch this, thirty years ago, so much talent it's fucking hilarious, you love music & emotion & want to feel great about it as a listener or a player, this is for you and everyone else. Enjoy!!

[@lucasmagnet4859]

I agree it’s hilarious

[@TheCheesemelter]

great upload. this is around the time i first saw sco (great american music hall in s.f.). such a killer lineup. i thought dennis chambers was going to start gnawing on the kit, like the tasmanian devil. unreal. saw that lineup a couple times, then the next time i saw sco was with a new drummer, and i was kind of bummed, but when bill stewart (so young at the time) started playing, my brain melted. equally amazing on the skins, in an entirely different way. sco always surrounds with talent.

[@lucasmagnet4859]

Beautiful

[@TheRealG2024]

That was perfection

[@zoltanhalkovics]

I adore this record sooo much! 'Uncle John' seemd to be on the top of his carreer at that time. Great music, great sound!

[@GoldenBoyDims]

this bassist is a monster he is always in the pocket

[@tinajackel]

so cool!

[@ForcesInMotion]

Sco cool ;)

[@lory7211]

This Is strong stuff. Period.

[@michaelwright1467]

Slow Sco is right on time. Nice Jam.

[@ja773r]

I remember recording this from tv. One of the best things I ever had. Watched it constantly.

[@mountainman8775]

Who’s the keyboard player? Much obliged

[@kth42]

Robert Aries is on keyboards.

[@dslapster64]

I wish Gary would go back to the Stingray Bass. No sound like it.

[@intheairtonigh]

Fantastic line-up. I remember seeing them when I was a little boy. Sooo impressive. Thanks for the upload!

[@Happy-Me.]

Is the whole of this gig available? Saw this on TV 20 odd years ago but only 3 tracks were shown.

[@jbj1516]

Thanks for born , Sco !

[@Maiconh-z8l]

years 1996 form brazil love music time john patitucci played her in the video lesson I was just a teenager

[@MusicForAllOfYou]

Yeah, specific tone of guitar. John is my favorite guitarist.

[@giampieroburza109]

Great concert! Probably the best years for John Scofield! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@MarkLignell]

Who is that bass player?

[@1GregManns]

The bassist is Gary Grainger.

[@5Antvin]

all Dennis needed then was a Raiders logo on that black hat -so fly !!

[@rento1973]

Fuck sake

[@GODCORRUPTED]

imposible to gather better musicians

[@BalzeMusic]

Mi piace il fraseggio di John è elegante e pieno di groove! La parte di solo con Chambers è un capolavoro!

[@johanneskersthold]

thanks to lonegroover for this nice Live experience.

[@GODCORRUPTED]

gary is the man , amazing charisma

[@MusicForAllOfYou]

#jazzrock Hahahha, no problem. You like past, but I love THIS.

[@Scinders]

Nice One.I saw the same band in Aberdeen a couple of months later-it was the first time I heard Dennis Chambers live-got a quick chat with him at the end too!! Thanks for posting
All the best :-)

[@custino22]

yes but his sound had been modified today. I prefer his past sound like in this vid. my favorite too, with hiram.

[@MattBlickDotCom]

Incredible ensemble playing and what a guitar solo! Saw this on late night TV back in the day. Thank you SO MUCH for posting it!

[@andreapercussioni]

Dennis Chambers è pazzesco inumano !!

[@Happy-Me.]

06:27 - 06:45

[@def2008]

what a genius

[@thebakery29]

THIS JUST SMACKED ME IN THE FACE ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!! GEEEESH!!!!!!

[@estebanr9396]

Dios

[@derzeftr6711]

Md

[@abluerambler]

Thanks for the three Vid ! :)

[@dagostinoification]

thank you !

[@kuttumliana]

❤

[@derzeftr6711]

John scofîeld

[@ForcesInMotion]

Name

[@ericdufour2479]

American.idol ticket?

[@grahamt33]

Scofield at his peak -also check out Blue Matter from the same concert I don't think he ever approached this level ever again