John Scofield can be considered one of the most important and influential guitarists and composers in the world. He has played with such legends as Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius and Miles Davis. New Morning was recorded in the Parisian establishment of the same name on April 23, 2010. Although Scofield likes to take trips to blues, rock and funk, in Paris he adheres to the jazz tradition. The
… accompaniment is in the hands of master drummer Bill Stewart, double bassist Ben Street and keyboardist Michael Eckroth. In addition to classics such as Dizzy Gillespie's Woody 'N You and Charlie Parkers Relaxin' At Camarillo, which Scofield completely adapts to his own guitar, further classics by him pass by that take place entirely in the post-bop tradition. Since the entire concert is recorded in High Definition, both picture and sound are of superb quality. As extras the usual backstage moments and interviews. (AD)more