EnRoute [Live]

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With the live EnRoute, recorded at New York's Blue Note, guitarist John Scofield returns from the jam-band wars in challenging high style, leading a trio for the first time on record in more than 20 years. With his strong blues and funk sensibility, Scofield has always been the jazz guitarist most likely to succeed among rock listeners, and fans from both camps will be drawn to this purer improvisational enterprise. Teamed here with longtime drumming associate Bill Stewart and veteran bassist Steve Swallow (who was featured on those early-'80s trio albums), he's still jamming, but there's a sharpness of focus and a locked-in intensity among the musicians that you rarely encounter in jam-band settings--including his own. Emptying out his bag of much-imitated tricks--the sighing pedal tones, slab-like chords, shimmering lyrical lines, and controlled screams--Scofield romps through the bop classic, "Wee," and delivers a diaphanous reading of "Alfie." The album also features a pair of remakes: "Name That Tune," Swallow's bounding remake of Duke Ellington's "Perdido," and the leader's strutting "Over Big Top," based on "Bigtop" from his 1995 album, Groove Elation. From whatever perspective you choose, it's Scofield's best album since Time on My Hands, his 1990 quartet date with saxist Joe Lovano. --Lloyd Sachs

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Average customer rating: 5 starts for Scofield Great, simple as that A more approachable kind of jazz not as good as "Agogo" but it's different New View of Sco

EnRoute John Scofield Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Jam Bands | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Up All Night That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles Überjam Hand Jive A Go Go ASIN: B0001EJ7IQ Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. Wee
2. Toogs
3. Name That Tune
4. Hammock Soliloquy
5. Bag
6. It Is Written
7. Alfie
8. Travel John
9. Over Big Top

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With the live EnRoute, recorded at New York's Blue Note, guitarist John Scofield returns from the jam-band wars in challenging high style, leading a trio for the first time on record in more than 20 years. With his strong blues and funk sensibility, Scofield has always been the jazz guitarist most likely to succeed among rock listeners, and fans from both camps will be drawn to this purer improvisational enterprise. Teamed here with longtime drumming associate Bill Stewart and veteran bassist Steve Swallow (who was featured on those early-'80s trio albums), he's still jamming, but there's a sharpness of focus and a locked-in intensity among the musicians that you rarely encounter in jam-band settings--including his own. Emptying out his bag of much-imitated tricks--the sighing pedal tones, slab-like chords, shimmering lyrical lines, and controlled screams--Scofield romps through the bop classic, "Wee," and delivers a diaphanous reading of "Alfie." The album also features a pair of remakes: "Name That Tune," Swallow's bounding remake of Duke Ellington's "Perdido," and the leader's strutting "Over Big Top," based on "Bigtop" from his 1995 album, Groove Elation. From whatever perspective you choose, it's Scofield's best album since Time on My Hands, his 1990 quartet date with saxist Joe Lovano. --Lloyd Sachs

Customer Reviews:

5 starts for Scofield.......2006-03-08

I first got hooked on John Scofield's material after finding several clips off of drummerworld.com. I knew who he was, but never listened to his recordings.

I had always seen this album in store shelves and read about it, but never actually listened to it. Not too long ago I bought it and dove into it. Great tunes, interesting sound. He's backed by electric bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bill Stewert.

Great, simple as that.......2006-01-12

This one of the best jazz albums I have heard in recent years. The group is tight. John's playing is very tasteful, not overbearing, or egotistical in any way. As the leader of the group, his solos are perhaps a bit longer, but they are great. The good thing about each of the tunes is that everyone gets a solo.
Bill Stewart is very key on this album. He his drums are tuned very tight, and they resonate very well. The coordination and interdependence of all his limbs is astounding. He really swings.
Steve Swallow is very impressive as well. This is my first time hearing him. He and Stewart form a great rhythm section; they are very precise with each other.
Overall, great sound, great CD.

A more approachable kind of jazz.......2005-11-22

What's so special about John Scofield, and what separates him from other jazz musicians, is that he always adds a touch of blues to the jazz. On this album he plays with Bill Stewart (drums) and Steve Swallow (bass), and it's a live recording. The three of them really work well together, and when this was recorded they had already been touring together for over 15 years, so these guys know what they're doing!

I'm a huge fan of John Scofield, and this was one of the CDs that made me the fan I am today. In my opinion, this is one of the best albums he's ever recorded, and it's also one of my favourite CDs in general. Whether you already are a fan of John Scofield, or you're becoming one; you should buy this album!

not as good as "Agogo" but it's different.......2005-09-19

It's hard not to feel bad for John Scofield. The guy is truly a phenomenal guitar player. That written, his life may forever be shadowed by one album he released with John Medeski, Billy Martin and Chris Wood. Most likely "A Go Go," will always be John Scofield's greatest musical contribution. This is clear after Scofield's many attempts to match the results of "Agogo." For example, most of the music off "Überjam" and "Bump" sound like the tunes from "Agogo" that weren't good enough to make the final cut. So despite Scofield's originality, he may never match what he did with Medeski, Martin & Wood. Perhaps it's Scofield's curse for having released one of the all-time best jazz albums with an improvisation super group as his band. (If you're one of the fanatics who's already slammed the 'not helpful' button on this review, what do you think is John Scofield's best selling album?) "Enroute" shows that Scofield has given up on trying to repeat the results of his 1998 masterpiece and turned his sound to a purer form of jazz. While some form of the descriptor 'purer jazz' is often used to describe the "Enroute" sound, the disc may never appeal to the true jazz purists from the Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell camp. On the other hand, "Enroute" will have great appeal to those from the Charlie Hunter and Bill Frisell guitar school. The album has a great sound, although the songs aren't as memorable as they could be. If "Agogo" is your measure of John Scofield's career, "Enroute" does not meet it, but comes close on a different level.

New View of Sco.......2005-04-12

This is definately the best Scofield album I have ever heard. It's dips into the more hardcore jazz which is very refreshing after his stint in the jam band world with his work with MMW. Tunes like "Hammock Soliloquy" and "Toogs" are some of the finest guitar playing i have ever heard. I could listen to this all day...every day. Definately a MUST HAVE! :)

Average customer rating: Top notch Cannonball

Cannonball Enroute Cannonball Adderley Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007DXGL

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

Customer Reviews:

Top notch Cannonball.......2005-02-20

In February 1957, Cannonball recorded 2 LPs for EmArcy, "Sophisticated Swing" and this one. "Enroute" is one of his very best albums. "A Foggy Day" and "The Way You Look Tonight" receive some of the finest treatments you'll hear anywhere, and "Hoppin' John" is a real burner. A must have CD.

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Card Manufacturer: Dwight Rabbit ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BGN514 Release Date: 2002-07-16

Product Description

17 song compilation of Craig's more humorous recordings. Packaged in cardboard sleeve that looks like the jack of hearts.

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EnRoute John Scofield Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001N1M4E Release Date: 2004-05-03

Tracks:

1. Wee
2. Toogs
3. Name That Tune
4. Hammock Soliloquy
5. Bag
6. It Is Written
7. Alfie
8. Travel John
9. Over Big Top

Average customer rating: Enroute is Snifter's Revolver

Enroute ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00009WO91 Release Date: 2003-05-25

Tracks:

1. Birdsong
2. New Geneva
3. Blindminer
4. Mister Scrimshander
5. Jumpin and Slappin
6. Fifth Clock Radio
7. Der Koozen
8. Stylin'
9. Fly

Album Description

Snifter's first CD release titled "Enroute" contains 9 amazing songs, and a pretty cover.

Customer Reviews:

Enroute is Snifter's Revolver.......2003-07-17

Enroute is Snifter's Revolver. This recording is absolutely brilliant, start to finish .It's ethereal, beautiful, elegant and heartfelt. Beginning with the remarkable "Birdsong", this cd gets started on a startlingly excellent sound that continues throughout the recording. The classic "Mister Scrimshander" has a disconcerting, schizophrenic vibe, but at the same time, it's elegant and beautiful. "Blindmine" is punk rock perfection, evoking standard elements of Snifter's notable sound. "Jumpin and Slappin" starts off at a troublesome, brooding pace and boils over into an exploding symphony of sound. "Der Koozens" is a poignant, haunting ballad that is truelly amazing. From start to finish, Snifter made one of those rare albums that manages to pull everything out of the bare essentials (guitars, bass, drums) and make an absolute classic out of it. This stands as a landmark for not only rock, but mankind in general.

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Record Boy Entertainment: Enroute - The Compilation Various Artists ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FTAJH0 Release Date: 2006-01-17

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. How Did I Get So Far Gone
3. Ghetto
4. Representin' to the Fullest
5. Keep on Pushin' On
6. Stylin' & Profilin'
7. Delivern' Hits
8. It's on Tonight
9. Can I Take You Home
10. Let Me Get into Your
11. Gimme Yo Money Nigga
12. You Got Me Trippin
13. Outter Space Trip
14. King of tha Jungle
15. Stressed
16. Fo' My Niggas
17. ...and Sh*T
18. Skit Looking for Record Boy

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Enroute Workout Manufacturer: Personal Travel Trainer, LLC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA8OFQ Release Date: 2005-08-09

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