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John Scofield

jazz·Music·established·USA
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Quality and recognition well-matched
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262K
YT SUBS
24K
SOCIAL
83K
CHAMPIONS
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John Scofield is a prominent American guitarist and composer known for his innovative blend of various music genres, particularly jazz. He gained fame as a member of Miles Davis's band and has had a significant impact on the jazz scene since the 1970s.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • Collaborated with Miles Davis
  • Extensive discography with nearly 50 albums
  • Associated with ECM Records, including 2022 solo album
  • Signed with Enja Records in 1976
  • Multiple Grammy Awards
  • Headlining the 2026 Jazz in June festival
  • Significant media features discussing his innovative music style
  • Released debut album shortly thereafter
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

One of the best and most unique guitar tones ever. No one else sounds like him

Last.fm user · lastfm

Just saw him last friday, Sco still got it!

Last.fm user · lastfm

His 80's jazz stuff is really good- Time on my hands, Still Warm, Blue Matter, and Picks and Pans.

Last.fm user · lastfm

One of the all time greats!

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is John Scofield underrated?

John Scofield has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 11 out of 100. they have notable achievements including collaborated with miles davis.

Q:What genre is John Scofield?

John Scofield works in jazz originating from USA (unknown). As a music artist at the "established" level, John Scofield has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader jazz scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does John Scofield have?

John Scofield has approximately 262K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 24K YouTube subscribers and approximately 83K combined social media followers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to John Scofield?

Fans of John Scofield often also enjoy Larry Coryell, Larry Carlton, Charlie Hunter, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell. These artists share common ground in the jazz space and/or the USA music scene. If you appreciate John Scofield's approach to jazz, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't John Scofield more famous?

With a Gap Score of 11/100, John Scofield's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: being based in USA, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.

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